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Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap, by Aelbrecht Bouts, oil, 1507

Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap

Aelbrecht Bouts

1507

oil

panel

From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario

Dominant colour

Overview

Maria met kind zittend ten voeten uit voor een landschap is a 1507 oil by Aelbrecht Bouts, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.

Who painted this?
Aelbrecht Bouts
When & what style?
1507 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of Ontario

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and a child, likely the Virgin Mary and Jesus, in a lush outdoor setting. The woman, dressed in dark robes, gently holds the child in her lap. The background features trees and a body of water, creating a sense of tranquility. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and richness to the scene, with subtle variations in texture and tone that invite closer inspection. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment between mother and child. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the profile of Aelbrecht Bouts.

About the artist

Portrait of Aelbrecht Bouts
Artist

Aelbrecht Bouts

Aelbrecht Bouts (c.1452 - March 1549) was a Flemish painter of the Early Netherlandish era.

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