Virgin Suckling the Child
1451
oil
panel
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1451
oil
panel
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Virgin Suckling the Child is a 1451 oil by Juan Sánchez de Castro, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding a baby. The Virgin is dressed in a white robe with a blue and gold patterned cloak draped over her shoulders. The baby is wearing a white robe. The background is red with a gold pattern. The Virgin's face is serene, and the baby looks directly at the viewer. The painting's colors are muted, with the Virgin's blue cloak standing out against the red background. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Juan Sánchez de Castro, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro.
Juan Sánchez de Castro was a Spanish painter active in Seville from 1478 to 1502.
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