Virgin and Child

The Religious painting titled Virgin and Child by Hans Memling is a striking example of Northern renaissance art from the late 15th century. Created as part of the St John Altarpiece, this oil-on-wood panel showcases the delicate intricacies and vibrant coloration characteristic of Memling's masterful technique. The depiction of the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ captures both serenity and divine grace, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the religious subject. Installed in 1479 at the Old St. John's Hospital in Bruges, the work remains a masterpiece of early Netherlandish art.