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The Virgin and Child in a Landscape
Jan Provoostearly 16th century
The National Gallery, London
London, United Kingdom
The object held by the Christ Child is a toy that could be made to rise and fall. Its shape recalls the Cross on which the adult Christ will be crucified. The pot of carnations on the right probably symbolises Christ's Passion. The extensive and detailed landscape background is typical of Netherlandish painting in the early 16th century.
This picture was presented by Queen Victoria at the Prince Consort's wish, 1863.
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Details
- Title: The Virgin and Child in a Landscape
- Creator: Jan Provoost
- Date Created: early 16th century
- Physical Dimensions: 60.2 × 49.5 cm
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil on oak
- School: Netherlandish
- More Info: Explore the National Gallery’s paintings online
- Inventory number: NG713
- Artist Dates: living 1491; died 1529
- Artist Biography: Provoost was from Mons. By 1491 he had married the widow of Simon Marmion and in 1494 he settled in Bruges. A 'Last Judgement' in Bruges of 1524-6 is his most securely documented work. In French he is called Prévost.
- Acquisition Credit: Presented by Queen Victoria at the Prince Consort's wish, 1863
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