1490
unspecified
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Virgin and Child is a 1490 unspecified by Bartolomeo Montagna, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child in her arms. The Virgin is dressed in a blue hooded cloak over a red dress, while the Christ Child is wrapped in a green cloth. The background features a landscape with trees and hills. The Virgin's gaze is directed downward at the Christ Child, who looks directly at the viewer. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy and serenity in the scene. The Virgin and Child are a common subject in art, and this painting is a beautiful example of the artist's skill. If you're interested in seeing more works by Bartolomeo Montagna, you might want to explore his other paintings.
Bartolomeo (or Bartolommeo) Montagna (UK: , US: , Italian: ; 1450?– 11 October 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter who mainly worked in Vicenza.
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