Madonna with Child and apple
1525
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1525
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a woman holding a baby, with the baby reaching out to touch an apple. The woman wears a red dress with a brown shawl over her shoulders, while the baby is naked except for a white cloth draped over its left shoulder. The woman's right hand supports the baby, and her left hand holds a red book. The baby's right hand grasps the apple, and its left hand holds a small object that is not clearly visible. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the figures in the foreground. This painting is a great example of the work of Bernardino Luini, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
