Virgin and Child

Artist: Rogier van der Weyden
Artwork: Virgin and Child
Description: The painting is in oil on an oak panel. It is small, measuring only 10 3/8 x 8 inches. The figures are shown half-length, with Mary holding the Christ child in her arms. She is dressed in a blue robe with a red mantle, and her head is covered with a wimple. The child is naked except for a loincloth, and he is reaching out to touch Mary’s face. The background is gold leaf, and the painting is in excellent condition.
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