Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
1530
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1530
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, with the young Saint John the Baptist beside them. This work is interesting because it's one of three similar versions, and they're all unfinished. The artist likely used a pattern drawing to create these copies, which was a common practice in Florentine workshops. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist Circle of Agnolo Bronzino.
