The Virgin of Humility
1440
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1440
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. Mary is dressed in a black cloak over a gold robe and wears a white head covering. She sits on the ground with her legs crossed, looking down at Jesus. Jesus is naked except for a red cloth around his waist. He holds a book in his left hand and makes a blessing sign with his right hand. The painting has a gold background with a dark arch above the Virgin and Child. There are several small figures of saints and angels around the edges of the painting. At the bottom, there is a scene of people in white robes gathered around a bed. This painting is by Paolo Schiavo.
