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Virgin of Humility (left) and Saint Jerome Translating the Gospel of John (right)

Benedetto di Bindo

1400

unspecified

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Renaissance Religious Christ Child Jerome Mary

Dominant colour

Virgin of Humility (left) and Saint Jerome Translating the Gospel of John (right) is a 1400 unspecified by Benedetto di Bindo, depicting Christ Child, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Benedetto di Bindo
When & what style?: 1400
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a diptych, consisting of two panels. The left panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, while the right panel shows Saint Jerome translating the Gospel of John. Both figures are seated and engaged in their respective activities. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a blue robe with a gold patterned top, and the Christ Child is wearing a blue robe. Saint Jerome is wearing a red robe over a blue top. The background of both panels features intricate gold designs. The use of gold in the background and the attention to detail in the figures' clothing and accessories suggest a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the term "chiaroscuro".