Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Look closely at Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist. Vividly colored painting of Virgin Mary with baby Jesus and baby John the Baptist.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist to c. 1515.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Correggio (Antonio Allegri; Italian, 1489–1534) made this painting. The museum dates it c. 1515.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoVirgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

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