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Virgin and Child by Dieric Bouts

Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child

The Met

Artist: Dieric Bouts(Netherlandish, Haarlem, active by 1457–died 1475)

Date: 1475–99

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: Overall 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (29.2 x 21 cm); painted surface 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (28.6 x 19.7 cm)

Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

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A woman in a red cloak holds a baby against a landscape with green hills, trees, and a distant town

Detailed Description

A vertical painting depicts a woman holding a baby in the foreground, set against a detailed landscape background. The woman, positioned slightly to the left of center, has fair skin, a high forehead, and light brown hair visible beneath a voluminous red head covering that drapes over her shoulders and arms. Her eyes are downcast, and her expression is serene. She wears a dark, possibly black, dress. Her hands gently support the baby, who lies across her lap. The baby has fair skin, light hair, and looks directly forward with a slight smile. The baby is mostly unclothed, wearing only a white cloth around its lower body, and holds a small, light-colored flower in its right hand. The background features a sprawling green landscape under a light blue sky. To the left, rolling hills covered with trees lead to distant, light-colored mountains. A winding path or river is visible through the trees. To the right, more hills rise, topped with scattered trees and a large, multi-turreted castle-like building. A body of water, possibly a river, flows through the mid-ground on the right, reflecting the sky. A small town with a prominent spire is visible in the far distance on the right horizon. The overall lighting is soft and even, highlighting the figures in the foreground.

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