Virgin and Child

Bartolomeo Coriolano after Guido Reni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures, a seated woman with a child on her lap. The woman has her head slightly tilted downwards, looking at the child. She has soft facial features and long hair flowing down past her shoulders. She is draped in a flowing garment and supporting the child with her arms. The child is seated facing the viewer, with the head turned towards the woman, short curly hair, and minimal clothing. There are no visible jewelry pieces. A circular composition surrounds them, with radiant lines behind the woman's head. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. Inscriptions read "IESVS MARIA" at the bottom, with additional smaller inscriptions below the scene.