Virgin and Child 1470

dirkbouts

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain

sculpture

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

unrealistic statue

child

spray can art

underpainting

christianity

surrealist

lady

3d art

portrait art

virgin-mary

watercolor

christ

"Virgin and Child", a small-scale oil painting on wood by Early Netherlandish painter Dirk Bouts, depicts Mary holding the Christ Child. The painting is noted for its detailed depiction of fabric and its muted, almost melancholic colors. The work is characteristic of Bouts' style, which is known for its realistic details, especially in the portrayal of clothing, and for its focus on religious themes. The painting, dated to 1470, is currently housed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.