Mary and Child with Two Angels Making Music 1495

Gerard David’s “Mary and Child with Two Angels Making Music”, created in 1495, showcases the artist’s mastery of Northern Renaissance style. This devotional artwork, housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, while two angels, one playing a lute and the other a tambourine, surround them. David’s signature detail of naturalism is evident in the meticulous rendering of the figures' expressions and clothing, highlighting the emotional connection between Mary and her child.