Virgin and Child, with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Female Saint, and an Angel
1512
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1512
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
This painting shows a serene scene with the Virgin Mary and her child, surrounded by three figures. The Virgin sits on a stone bench, holding the baby Jesus, while a woman in a red dress and a woman in a green dress stand on either side of her. A young angel offers a plate of fruit to the Virgin. The women are dressed in elaborate Renaissance clothing, with intricate details on their dresses and headpieces. The background of the painting features a landscape with trees, buildings, and a body of water. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
![Altarpiece showing scenes from the Infancy of Christ: The Adoration of the Magi [center]; The Annunciation; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple; The Flight into Egypt; The Nativity [clockwise from upper left]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/6a236bfea3373486/thumb.webp)
