Virgin and Child 1465

Jacopo Bellini's "Virgin and Child" (1465), now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), showcases the artist's signature style. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child with a tender gaze, demonstrating a sense of intimacy and devotion common in Renaissance art. The use of muted colors, particularly the warm red tones of Mary's robe, and the detailed rendering of the figures' features evoke a sense of realism and emotional depth. Bellini's careful attention to detail, particularly in the drapery folds and the child's delicate features, highlights his skill as a master of the Early Renaissance period.