The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels
1552
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1552
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels is a 1552 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a woman in a dark blue robe holding a baby, with another child reaching toward her. Two barefoot angels kneel nearby—one holds a scroll with music notes, the other pets a sheep. Behind them, a lush landscape with trees, a distant building, and a cloudy sky fills the background. The woman’s face is calm, while the angels look playful. The sheep might seem odd in a religious scene, but it’s a nod to John the Baptist’s connection to lambs. The music scroll hints at heavenly harmony, a common Renaissance idea. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists mixed faith, nature, and daily life.
