Madonna and Child — Attributed to Lucas van Leyden

Attributed to Lucas van Leyden. Painted c. 1530.

Towards the end of his career Lucas painted a few pictures of the Virgin and Child, including this one. The placement of the mother and child close to the picture plane lends the scene intimacy, which is further heightened by her tender caress. To create a personal bond with the viewer, Mary and Jesus gaze at us with striking directness.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 27.5 × 34.5 cm

Print: 27.5 × 34.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109430. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.