Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Meester van de Conversazione di Santo Spirito, c. 1490 - c. 1515

Tondi or circular paintings, often with depictions of the Virgin, gained in popularity in the second half of the 15th century. They were hung in domestic settings and increasingly prized more for their artistic value than their religious significance.

  • Artwork typepainting, tondi
  • Object numberSK-A-3012
  • Dimensionsdiameter 82 cm, depth 8.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-3012

  • Description

    Maria met kind en Johannes de Doper. Maria zittend tussen twee vensters met het Christuskind op schoot, het kind houdt een zwaluw in de linkerhand. Links Johannes de Doper als kind. Door de vensters zicht op een landschap met bergen en rivieren.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Meester van de Conversazione di Santo Spirito, Florence

  • Dating

    c. 1490 - c. 1515

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • diameter 82 cm
    • depth 8.5 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

  • Acquisition

    gift 1923

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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