1505
oil
panel
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
Virgin and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist is a 1505 oil by Quinten Metsys, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin and Child surrounded by Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist. The Virgin is seated, gently cradling the Christ Child in her lap, while Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist stand beside them. The background of the painting features a subtle, muted landscape. A notable detail in the painting is the tender interaction between the Virgin and the Christ Child, as well as the gentle gestures of Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist towards them. This subtle yet poignant portrayal adds depth to the overall composition. The Clark Art Institute is home to many remarkable works, including this one.
Quentin Matsys (UK: MAT-sysse, US: MAHT-sysse; also Massys or Metsys; Flemish: Quinten Matsijs ; 1466–1530) was a Flemish painter in the Early Netherlandish tradition.
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