Virgin and Child with Saint John
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Virgin and Child with Saint John is a 1604 unspecified by Hans Rottenhammer, a Mannerism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and Saint John in an intimate scene. The Virgin Mary is seated, wearing a blue robe and a purple dress, with a white head covering. She gently holds the infant Jesus, who is nude except for a golden halo. Saint John, dressed in a red robe, stands beside them, his back to the viewer. The background of the painting is a rich purple and white marbleized pattern, which adds depth and texture to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and devotion. For more information on the artist behind this beautiful work, look up Hans Rottenhammer.
Johann Rottenhammer, or Hans Rottenhammer (1564 – 14 August 1625), was a German painter. He specialized in highly finished paintings on a small scale.
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