Madonna
1445
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1445
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a woman in a red cloak holding a baby. The woman's hair is long and brown, and she is wearing a blue dress underneath her cloak. The baby is naked and has light hair. The background is a landscape with trees, hills, and a body of water. The woman and baby are standing in front of a stone wall with a patterned floor. There are two gold statues on either side of the wall, and the sky is blue and clear. The woman's cloak is draped over her arm, and she is looking down at the baby. The painting is done in oil paint and features a serene and peaceful scene. To learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up Petrus Christus.
