Madonna with Child
Antonello da Messina · 1460
Why it's great
Mary holds the baby Jesus in a soft, round way, with a pale face against a dark background. Antonello da Messina painted it in about 1460, and his style was influenced by Flemish oil painting.
Where to see it
📍 National GalleryCity of Westminster, United Kingdom
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Antonello da Messina was a painter from Sicily, born around 1430. He learned the new oil paint technique from Flemish painters, and is famous for portraits with sharp eyes and lively expressions. He died in Messina in 1479.
