c. 1427-1432
Christ and the Virgin
Robert Campin, also called the Master of FlémalleNetherlandish (active Tournai), first documented 1406, died 1444
The gold background of this painting sets the scene in the timeless, eternal space of heaven. The close relationship between the two figures suggests that the Virgin is interceding with her son Christ on behalf of humankind.
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Resources
Custom Prints for "Christ and the Virgin" (102098)
The John G. Johnson Collection: A History and Selected Works
This online scholarly publication examines one of the finest collections of European art ever to have been formed in the United States by a private collector.
Custom Prints for "Christ and the Virgin" (102098)
The John G. Johnson Collection: A History and Selected Works
This online scholarly publication examines one of the finest collections of European art ever to have been formed in the United States by a private collector.