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Virgin and Child

Unknown

1400

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Byzantine icon painting Renaissance Religious Christ Child Mary

Dominant colour

Virgin and Child is a 1400 tempera by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Christ Child, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1400 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child in a tender moment. The Virgin is dressed in a blue robe with intricate gold embroidery, while the Christ Child is wrapped in a yellow cloth with a red lining. The Virgin's hands are gently placed on the Christ Child, and she wears a golden halo adorned with blue gems. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which complements the rich tones of the Virgin's robe and the Christ Child's clothing. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion.