Virgin and Child 1525 - 1550

This oil painting, "Virgin and Child," was created by the Italian artist Pordenone sometime between 1525 and 1550. It depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child, who sits on her lap and reaches out with his left hand. The work is characterized by its realistic depiction of the figures, with particular attention to the detailed rendering of their hands and faces. The background features a column, likely intended to evoke a classical setting, and a flowing drape behind the Virgin Mary. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.