European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Virgin and Child Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europec. 1470 Attributed to Hugo van der Goes, Netherlandish (active Ghent), first documented 1467, died 1482 Oil on panel * Gallery 219, European Art 1100-1500, second floor Cat. 336 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelThe Christ child nursing at the Virgin's breast was a favorite subject in Netherlandish painting during the fifteenth century. Rogier van der Weyden popularized this devotional image, which artists repeated for generations. By showing the Infant Christ nursing, the artist emphasized both the human nature of Christ and the Virgin's role as the merciful and benevolent mother of all humanity.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
