1659
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Virgin and Child with Saint John is a 1659 oil by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and her young son, Jesus, with Saint John the Baptist as a child. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a red robe, gently holding Jesus, who is wrapped in a white cloth. Saint John the Baptist is shown in the bottom left corner, looking up at Jesus. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the warm colors of the figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore more of his works and techniques.
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish: ; late December 1617, baptised 1 January 1618 – 3 April 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter.
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