Artwork
The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene

The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene is an unspecified painting by the Sienese School artist Benvenuto di Giovanni. It dates from 1486 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene is a painting created by Benvenuto di Giovanni around 1486. It exemplifies the Sienese school's emphasis on refined detail and luminous color.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene. The figures are arranged in a serene composition, conveying a sense of harmony and devotion.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and composition achieves a balance between warmth and subtlety. The gold background and the Virgin's red dress are balanced by the nuanced tones of the saints' robes, reflecting Benvenuto's evolving style in the 1480s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Benvenuto di Giovanni, also known as Benvenuto di Giovanni di Meo del Guasta (13 September 1436 – c.













