Virgin and Child
Master of the Nativity of Castello
1445
unspecified
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Master of the Nativity of Castello
1445
unspecified
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. Mary is wearing a red dress with a blue cloak, and a white veil covers her head. The Christ Child is naked, with a halo around his head. He is holding a small bird in his hands. Mary is looking down at the Christ Child, and her right hand is supporting his bottom. The background of the painting is gold, with a faint pattern of leaves and flowers. The overall mood of the painting is serene and peaceful. The painting is a beautiful representation of the Virgin and Child. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Master of the Nativity of Castello.
