Virgin of Louvain 1516

"Virgin of Louvain" is a 1516 oil painting by the Netherlandish painter Jan Gossaert, also known as Mabuse, now in the Museo del Prado. The Virgin Mary is depicted seated on a marble platform within a classical architectural setting, holding the Christ Child in her lap. The richly detailed and meticulously rendered architecture evokes a sense of grandeur and emphasizes the divine nature of the subject. The painting's small size suggests that it was intended for private devotion, showcasing Mabuse's talent for portraying religious imagery with exquisite realism and meticulous detail.