Who painted The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels?

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels was painted by Manohar in 1600.

Where can I see The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels?

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels?

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels is associated with Mughal Painting.

Can I buy a print of The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels?

Museum-quality prints of The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels

Manohar , 1600

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Manohar. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels is a painting created by Manohar Das, a Hindu artist of the Mughal court, around 1600. It depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus surrounded by angels, executed in the characteristic Mughal style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting's central figures are the Virgin Mary, dressed in white, and the standing infant Jesus, accompanied by two angels. One angel holds a basket, the other a bowl, set amidst a natural backdrop of trees and rocks, conveying an atmosphere of peace and devotion.

Technique & Style

Manohar Das demonstrated his skill in Mughal painting techniques, evident in the intricate details of textures and patterns in the figures' clothing and accessories, characteristic of the refined Mughal artistic tradition.

History & Provenance

Created during Manohar Das's tenure under Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir, the painting is now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.