Virgin and Child with SS. John the Baptist, James, Andrew and (?) Anthony Abbot

Virgin and Child with SS. John the Baptist, James, Andrew and (?) Anthony Abbot

Rossello di Jacopo Franchi

1426

unspecified

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman, likely the Virgin Mary, holding a baby, Jesus. They are surrounded by five men, who are probably saints. The woman and baby are in the center, and the men are around them. The woman wears a blue robe and a gold crown, and the baby is dressed in a pink robe. The men are wearing robes in different colors. The background is gold and black. The painting is very detailed, with intricate designs on the robes and the background. The faces of the people are serious, and they seem to be looking at something important. The overall mood of the painting is calm and peaceful. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

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