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Mother and child, by Cornelis de Vos, unspecified, 1624

Mother and child

Cornelis de Vos

1624

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

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Overview

Mother and child is a 1624 unspecified by Cornelis de Vos, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Cornelis de Vos
When & what style?
1624 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting shows a woman and a child. The woman is wearing a black dress with gold embroidery and a white ruffled collar. She has a cross necklace and is holding a red and white handkerchief. The child is wearing a white dress and is holding a bunch of red berries. The background is dark green. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with gold thread embroidery and a delicate lace trim. The child's dress is simpler, but still ornate, with a small bow at the neckline. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the work of artist Cornelis de Vos.

About the artist

Portrait of Cornelis de Vos
Artist

Cornelis de Vos

Cornelis de Vos (1584 - 9 May 1651) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and art dealer.

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