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From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist is an oil by Leonardo da Vinci, depicting Christ Child, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child with the young St John the Baptist. The Virgin Mary is shown wearing a dark robe with a lighter-colored undergarment, while the Christ Child and St John the Baptist are both nude. In the background, there is a landscape with trees and hills, and a body of water is visible in the distance. The painting's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds a sense of volume and dimensionality to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect.
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