Virgin and Child

Bartolomeo Montagna created this work around 1490 during the High Renaissance period. The painting reflects the artistic traditions of its time and place, contributing to the rich tapestry of European painting that characterized the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries The Virgin Mary occupied a central place in late medieval and Renaissance piety, venerated as intercessor and Queen of Heaven, her image produced in countless devotional objects for public and private use.

Oil on panel demonstrating the techniques characteristic of High Renaissance painting. The work shows competent handling of its subject matter within established artistic conventions.