The Virgin and Child with St Francis 1495 - 1628

"The Virgin and Child with St Francis" is an oil on canvas painting attributed to an anonymous artist. The work depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child while St. Francis kneels in prayer beside them. The painting is characterized by its realistic portrayal of the figures, with particular attention paid to the rendering of the Virgin's and Christ's faces. The composition is also noteworthy, with the figures arranged in a triangular formation that creates a sense of balance and stability. "The Virgin and Child with St Francis" is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, in Copenhagen, Denmark.