Virgin and Child Trampling Sin

Sébastien Bourdon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman and a young child. The woman is standing, supporting the child standing in front of her. The woman has delicately rendered facial features, with her eyes cast downwards. She wears a headscarf or veil and a long, flowing garment. The child stands barefoot with outstretched arms for balance. An older figure is seated to the right, holding a scroll and looking at the child. The background includes architectural elements like a column and foliage.