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Virgin and Child (© National Gallery, London)
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© National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child

Artist: Lazzaro Bastiani (active 1449 - 1512)

Location: National Gallery

Date: circa 1480-1490

Materials: egg tempera & oil on wood

Dimensions: 82 x 64 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £200 (Total: £200)

Vendor: Rev J O'Connor

Review number: 7 (1904)

Description:
Madonna and Child against a background showing the lagoons and the Venetian coast. A goldfinch, symbolising the Passion, is shown held captive on a string.

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