Who created "Virgin and Child"?

Virgin and Child was created by Hans Memling in Early sixteenth century.

When was "Virgin and Child" created?

This artwork was created Early sixteenth century.

What medium is "Virgin and Child"?

Virgin and Child is Oil on oak panel.

Is "Virgin and Child" in the public domain?

Yes, Virgin and Child is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Virgin and Child

Hans Memling

Early sixteenth century

Medium

Oil on oak panel

Dimensions

15 1/16 x 11 1/8 in. (38.3 x 28.3 cm); painted surface 12 3/8 x 7 15/16 (31.5 x 20.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

Netherlandish

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.111

Tags

Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

Hans Memling's *Virgin and Child*, dating to the early sixteenth century exemplifies the refined devotional art of the Netherlandish Renaissance. Painted in oil on an oak panel, this intimate work measures just over 15 by 11 inches, with a slightly smaller painted surface, making it ideal for private worship in a domestic or personal chapel setting. Memling, leading figure in Bruges, drew from the legacy of Jan van Eyck blending meticulous realism with spiritual serenity in his portrayals of the Madonna and. The subject—a tender depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus—holds dee...

Virgin and Child

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