Virgin and Child, with an Angel

Virgin and Child, with an Angel

Simon Vouet

1642

oil

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding a baby, with an angel beside them. The Virgin Mary wears a pink robe over a blue dress, while the angel is dressed in a yellow robe over a white dress. The baby is wrapped in a white cloth. The group sits on the ground in front of a tree, with a basket of fruit nearby. The scene is set in a natural outdoor setting, with trees and a cloudy sky visible in the background. The use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a sense of intimacy and tranquility. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Simon Vouet.

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