1555
oil
panel
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Dominant colour
Virgin with the yarn winder is a 1555 oil by Luis de Morales, a Mannerism work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting shows a woman, likely the Virgin Mary, holding a baby in her left arm. She is wearing a dark green robe with a brown dress underneath, and her hair is covered with a green cloth. The baby is naked, except for a white cloth around his waist, and is holding a cross in his right hand. The background is dark, and the woman's face is serene. The woman's hands are gentle, and the baby seems to be looking up at her. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and intimate. You might want to learn more about the artist, Luis de Morales.
Luis de Morales (1509 – 9 May 1586) was a Spanish painter active during the Spanish Renaissance in the 16th century.
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