Virgin and Child with Angels
The Met
Artist: Bernard van Orley(Netherlandish, Brussels ca. 1492–1541/42 Brussels)
Date: ca. 1518
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 33 5/8 x 27 1/2 in. (85.4 x 69.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Woman holding a baby, flanked by angels, in a garden with a fountain and distant buildings
Detailed Description
A woman holds a baby in a garden setting, flanked by two winged figures. The woman, positioned slightly right of center, wears a blue-green gown and a white head covering, with a brown cloak draped over her shoulders. She holds the unclothed baby close to her face, appearing to kiss its cheek. The baby's arms are around her neck. To the left, two winged figures, likely angels, sit on a low stone wall. The figure closer to the viewer wears a red robe over a white garment and holds an open book, looking towards the baby. The second winged figure, behind the first, wears a light blue garment and also looks towards the baby. In the immediate foreground, green plants with small white flowers cover the ground where the figures are seated. To the far left, a large, ornate bronze fountain with multiple tiers stands on a stone base. A red cushion rests on the ground near the winged figures. To the right of the central figures, two peacocks stand on a stone path leading towards a large, elaborate building with multiple windows, arches, and spires. This building, rendered in shades of grey and brown, features a prominent arched entrance with columns. The background on the left side features a tall, dark green tree with a wide canopy. Beyond it, a rolling landscape with green hills and a distant, light-colored castle on a hilltop is visible. A small figure walks on a path in the mid-ground. The sky above is a mix of light blue and white clouds, with distant blue mountains on the horizon.
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