Virgin and Child 1475–99 Master of the Saint Ursula Legend Netherlandish Devotional images of the breastfeeding Virgin, the Virgo lactans, became extremely popular in fifteenth-century painting, particularly in Bruges, where the Sint-Donaaskerk housed relics of Mary’s hair and milk. While the motif generally derives from a Byzantine icon type (galaktotrophousa), the Virgin and Child in this picture were quoted from Rogier van der Weyden’s Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston). The seemingly archaic trompe l'oeil golden niche returns the image to its status as an
Virgin and Child 1475–99 Master of the Saint Ursula Legend Netherlandish Devotional images of the breastfeeding Virgin, the Virgo lactans, became extremely popular in fifteenth-century painting, particularly in Bruges, where the Sint-Donaaskerk housed relics of Mary’s hair and milk. While the motif generally derives from a Byzantine icon type (galaktotrophousa), the Virgin and Child in this picture were quoted from Rogier van der Weyden’s Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston). The seemingly archaic trompe l'oeil golden niche returns the image to its status as an frame is original; hinge holes (now plugged) indicate that the panel was formerly the central element of a triptych. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2622. Investigations: Virgin and Child, Part 1 Play or pause #2646. Investigations: Virgin and Child, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Virgin and Child. Master of the Saint Ursula Legend (Netherlandish, active late 15th century). 1475–99. Oil on wood. Paintings
Size: 2817px × 4000px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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