Belgian school (XVIII) - Maria Lactans – Madonna met het zogende Christuskind
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This 18th-century Dutch oil painting on copper, titled “Maria Lactans – Madonna met het zogende Christuskind”, depicts the Madonna nursing the Christ Child and is sold with a frame.
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This refined, small-scale religious painting, executed in oil on copper, shows the Madonna with the Christ Child in an intimate depiction of the nursing Mary, also known as Maria Lactans. Mary holds the child on her lap and slightly tilts her head toward him, while offering her breast with her right hand. The Christ Child, dressed in a light garment, looks up at his mother. The mutual gazes and gestures form the central focal point of the composition.
The depiction is characterized by careful treatment of the faces, the soft skin tones, and the finely painted folds of the garments. Mary wears a warm red upper robe, a deep blue mantle, and a light veil. The child rests partly on a gold-colored drapery, whose glossy folds contrast with the matte, subdued olive-green background. The warm reds and golds are balanced by the cool blue of Mary's mantle.
The soft light concentrates on the faces and hands, while the background remains sober. The diagonal posture of Mary and the placement of the Christ Child create a compact, balanced composition. The precise modelling, flowing contours, and subtle chiaroscuro align with traditional European religious painting, with stylistic features of the Baroque.
The subject Maria Lactans has a long history within the Christian image-tradition and emphasizes the human and maternal aspects of Mary and the Christ Child.
The painting measures 11 × 9 cm and is housed in a richly molded, dark brown wooden frame with gilded inner edges and a deep red surround around the depiction. The total dimensions including the frame are 22 × 20 cm.
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Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
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Translated by Google TranslateThis refined, small-scale religious painting, executed in oil on copper, shows the Madonna with the Christ Child in an intimate depiction of the nursing Mary, also known as Maria Lactans. Mary holds the child on her lap and slightly tilts her head toward him, while offering her breast with her right hand. The Christ Child, dressed in a light garment, looks up at his mother. The mutual gazes and gestures form the central focal point of the composition.
The depiction is characterized by careful treatment of the faces, the soft skin tones, and the finely painted folds of the garments. Mary wears a warm red upper robe, a deep blue mantle, and a light veil. The child rests partly on a gold-colored drapery, whose glossy folds contrast with the matte, subdued olive-green background. The warm reds and golds are balanced by the cool blue of Mary's mantle.
The soft light concentrates on the faces and hands, while the background remains sober. The diagonal posture of Mary and the placement of the Christ Child create a compact, balanced composition. The precise modelling, flowing contours, and subtle chiaroscuro align with traditional European religious painting, with stylistic features of the Baroque.
The subject Maria Lactans has a long history within the Christian image-tradition and emphasizes the human and maternal aspects of Mary and the Christ Child.
The painting measures 11 × 9 cm and is housed in a richly molded, dark brown wooden frame with gilded inner edges and a deep red surround around the depiction. The total dimensions including the frame are 22 × 20 cm.
Seller's Story
About Art Dumay
Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
With expertise, reliability and personal service at the heart of our business, we aim to make buying art online safe, transparent and enjoyable.
Art Dumay — from our collection to yours.
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Sold with frame
Yes
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Artist
Belgian school (XVIII)
Title of artwork
Maria Lactans – Madonna met het zogende Christuskind
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
22 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Period
18th century
