Virgin and Child Trampling on Sin

Sébastien Bourdon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures, a woman and a child. The woman is behind the child, gently supporting the child's upper arms. The woman has soft facial features and her hair is partially covered with a headscarf. She wears a draped garment. The child stands in front with arms outstretched, has curly hair, and is unclothed. There is an architectural element resembling a column or plinth to the right, with a piece of fabric draped over it. In the background, there is a textured pattern suggestive of trees or bushes against a lined sky.