486 - Virgin and Child – Follower of Anton van Dyck – 17th century

Virgin and Child – Follower of Anton van Dyck – 17th century Oil on canvas. 100 x 74 cm. 106 x 81 x 4 cm (framed). The Virgin Mary is depicted half-length, holding the Christ Child, who rests on her lap. The composition focuses on the affectionate relationship between the two figures, highlighted by soft lighting against a dark background. The treatment of the drapery and the arrangement of the figures are reminiscent of Flemish Baroque painting.