The artwork, titled “The Virgin and Child with Saint Jerome and Louis of Toulouse,” was created by Andrea Mantegna in the year 1455. It belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and is a religious painting of dimensions 69.4 x 44.5 cm.
The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Jerome on her left and Saint Louis of Toulouse on her right. At the center, the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus exhibit a serene expression, the child adorned with a halo. Saint Jerome, with a long white beard and red attire, is shown holding a book, symbolizing his scholarly attributes. On the opposite side, Saint Louis is attired in episcopal dress, reflective of his sainthood. The background features a dark, atmospheric sky with faint clouds beneath an archway adorned with foliage, adding depth and a celestial context to the religious scene. The painting is characterized by its meticulous detail and the harmonious arrangement of the figures, reflecting the stylistic attributes of the Early Renaissance period.
