Q107440667
1516
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1516
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Mary is seated on a stone wall, dressed in a red robe with a blue skirt and a white head covering. She gently holds Jesus, who is naked except for a red cord around his waist. The background features a lush landscape with trees, hills, and a body of water. A small white cloth and a stick lie on the ground in front of Mary. A red cross is visible behind Jesus. The painting is framed in gold, with intricate designs at the top corners. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
