The Virgin and Child 1643

Alonzo Cano’s *The Virgin and Child* (1643) is a masterful example of Spanish Baroque painting. The Virgin Mary is depicted with a serene yet melancholic expression as she cradles the sleeping Christ Child in her arms. The soft, warm colors of the Virgin’s dress contrast with the cool, ethereal tones of the sky, evoking a sense of both earthly and heavenly realms. The composition is simple yet profound, highlighting the tenderness and intimacy between mother and son.