“Virgin and Child with Saints and Donor” is an illustrious artwork created by Jan van Eyck in 1441. Executed using oil on wood, this masterpiece belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. It is currently housed in the Frick Collection in New York City, New York, USA.
In the artwork, the Virgin Mary is depicted holding the Christ Child, positioned centrally under an ornate canopy. She is flanked by two saints, one on each side, and a donor figure kneeling in reverence. The background features an intricately detailed cityscape, framed by arcades that add architectural depth to the composition. The use of oil on wood allows for rich, luminous colors and an exquisite level of detail characteristic of van Eyck’s style. The flooring consists of meticulously patterned tiles, enhancing the overall grandeur of the scene. This piece exemplifies the Northern Renaissance’s intricate attention to detail and devotional themes.
