Artwork
The Virgin and Child
The Virgin and Child is an unspecified painting by Giovanni di Paolo. It dates from 1452 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child is a painting by Giovanni di Paolo, created around 1452. It is a religious work held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, conveying a sense of warmth and intimacy. Mary, dressed in black and white, holds the child, who wears pink and reaches up to touch her face.
Technique & Style
The Virgin's head is surrounded by a gold halo with an intricate design, adding to the painting's devotional atmosphere. The use of gold and the depiction of the figures suggest a traditional Sienese style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia was an Italian painter, working primarily in Siena, becoming a prolific painter and illustrator of manuscripts, including Dante's texts.
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Saint Catherine of Siena Receiving the Stigmata
The Annunciation to Zacharias; (verso) The Angel of the Annunciation
The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise