The Madonna of Humility
1450
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1450
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
This painting depicts the Madonna of Humility, a serene scene of the Virgin Mary sitting on the ground with the Christ Child in her lap. She is dressed in a blue robe with a red cloak draped over her shoulders, and a golden halo surrounds her head. The Christ Child is wrapped in a white cloth and is holding an apple. The background of the painting features a lush green landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a body of water in the distance. The sky above is a soft blue with a few wispy clouds. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the painting's execution are notable. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
