The Virgin and Child

Benedetto Montagna

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated woman holding her hands together in prayer. Her upper body is visible, with half-closed eyes and a gentle expression. Her head is slightly tilted downward, and her hair is covered by a veil and intricate headdress. She wears layered robes. In front of her is a child sitting and holding a small object, with curly hair and encircled by a halo. A curtain is draped behind them, and a small plaque with "IOAN. B.X." is at the bottom left of the image.