Explore the Description of this artwork, Virgin and Child (Sirani).
The painting features Mary holding the Christ Child on her lap. The two figures form a pyramidal composition and are strongly lit against a dark background. Mary is wearing a scarf on her head. Her garment comes in blue, red and white – colors traditionally associated with Mary. The naked Christ Child sits on a pink pillow crowning Mary with a garland of white and red roses.
The Virgin's left hand is embraced by a gold tassel.
Mary Christ Child