1470
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Virgin Adoring the Christ Child is a 1470 oil by Andrea del Verrocchio, a Early Renaissance work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
In this painting, a woman stands in a ruined temple, her hands clasped in prayer. She wears a blue cloak over a red dress, with a white head covering. A small child lies on the ground before her, looking up at her. The woman's gaze is cast downward, her eyes closed. The temple's stone walls are weathered, with crumbling columns and archways. In the background, a distant landscape stretches out, with rolling hills and a blue sky. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and devotion. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures.
Andrea del Verrocchio ( və-ROH-kee-oh, US also -RAW-, Italian: ; born Andrea di Michele di Francesco de' Cioni; c.
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