The Virgin and Saint John the Baptist Adoring the Infant Christ
1489
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1489
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist adoring the infant Christ. The Virgin, dressed in a blue robe and red dress, gently prays with her hands clasped together. Beside her, Saint John the Baptist, wearing a red robe, looks on with reverence. In the foreground, the infant Christ lies on a red cloth, reaching out to the Virgin. The background of the painting features a serene landscape with a few trees and a distant mountain range. The overall atmosphere is one of peace and devotion. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful painting, explore the works of Sandro Botticelli.
