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Northern Europe

1450 – 1650

The Virgin and Child

Artist: Netherlandish
Not on display
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Ambrosius Benson, originally known as Ambrogio Benzone, was a South Netherlandish painter of Italian birth who worked principally in Bruges. This small devotional work is an excellent example of his style, reusing some of the same compositional tools as some of his larger works, such as the Child’s outstretched arms. Although the delicately painted still-life in the foreground is rare in Benson’s work, it echoes the work of his teacher Gerard David. During his lifetime, Benson’s reputation and wealth grew and he owned several houses as well as holding the posts of Dean and Governor of the Painters’ Guild.

Details

Artist
Netherlandish
Title
The Virgin and Child
Date
About 1518-50
Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
21.3 x 16.2
Reference
CVCSC:0354.N
Collection
Northern European
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