Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Virgin and Child before a Firescreen

The Virgin and Child before a Firescreen
by Master of Flémalle
1430
Oil on wood, 63 x 49 cm
National Gallery, London

Another centerfold squishy Jesus! Jesus reclines odalisque fashion on Mary's arm while the firescreen behind her head forms a halo.
Look closely at the corners on the edge of the bench at the two nifty carved lions.

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