Virgin and Child
1396
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1396
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Virgin and Child is a 1396 unspecified by Unknown, a italo_byzantine work, held at Rijksmuseum.
You see Mary on a throne, holding baby Jesus on her lap. He holds a small bird in one hand and raises the other in a blessing. This painting is from the late 1300s, when artists often worked anonymously. The gold leaf background and stiff poses were common then—people valued symbolism over realism. The bird in Jesus’s hand might represent his future, a quiet detail that hints at the story to come. If you like this style, explore more works at the Rijksmuseum.
