Virgin and Child
1504
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in a red dress holds a small child close, while another baby reaches toward her. The background is dark, with just a hint of green behind them. Gold leaf shines on their clothes and skin, giving everything a warm glow. The woman’s face looks calm, but her hands are busy—one holds the child, the other rests on her chest. The paint shows signs of age, with some flaking and fading. This style comes from the Renaissance—look it up to see how artists changed painting forever.
