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Virgin and Child Holding the Cross

Unknown

1600

unspecified

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Northern Renaissance Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Virgin and Child Holding the Cross is a 1600 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1600 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus in a serene scene. The Virgin is seated, wearing a red robe with a green lining, and holds a book in her left hand. She gently cradles the baby Jesus in her right arm, who grasps a large cross. Above them, two angels are visible: one on the left, holding a crown, and another on the right, holding the cross. The background of the painting features a warm yellow tone. The painting showcases a quiet visual detail: the tender interaction between the Virgin and the baby Jesus. The Virgin's gentle grasp of the baby and the baby's firm hold on the cross convey a sense of intimacy and devotion.