Virgin and Child
This painting of the Virgin and Child formed what would have been a diptych with a portrait of a donor, possibly presented by his or her patron saint, on the accompanying panel at the right. Dendrochronology established that wood from the same tree was used for this painting's support as well as Memling's Bathsheba at her Bath (ca. 1485, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart), reinforcing the connection between The Met's picture and Memling's workshop.
Artwork Details
- Title: Virgin and Child
- Artist: Workshop of Hans Memling (Netherlandish, Seligenstadt, active by 1465–died 1494 Bruges)
- Date: ca. 1490–94
- Medium: Oil on wood
- Dimensions: Overall 14 1/8 x 10 1/4 in. (35.9 x 26 cm); painted surface 13 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (34 x 24.1 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
- Object Number: 32.100.58
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings
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