Virgin and Child with a Donor Presented by Saint Jerome
Medium
Oil and gold on poplar panel
Dimensions
25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture
Bavaria, probably Munich
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.133
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created around 1450 in Bavaria, likely Munich, this intimate panel painting reflects the devotional art of the Northern Renaissance. Attributed to the anonymous Master of the Munich Bavarian Panels, it portrays the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child while a kneeling donor is presented by Saint Jerome, identifiable by his traditional attributes. Such works were often commissioned for private prayer, allowing patrons to seek intercession through the saints in a personal, accessible format. The composition blends earthly and divine realms, with the donor’s inclusion emphasizing themes...
About the Artist
Master of the Munich Bavarian Panels|Unknown ( | ) · | – |
Bavaria, probably Munich, active mid-15th century|