Virgin and Child in a halo
Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, with both figures surrounded by a radiant halo. The Virgin is dressed in a dark blue robe, while the baby is wrapped in a white cloth. She gently holds the baby in her left arm and a book in her right hand. The background of the painting features a warm, golden glow, which adds to the overall sense of serenity and devotion. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful work, explore the paintings of Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula.
