Virgin and Child

The artwork Virgin and Child is a painting dated 1720 - 1725. It is currently in the collection of the Walters Art Museum and has a size of 48.3 cm × 64.3 cm (19 in × 25.3 in). The artwork is by Giovanni Battista Pittoni.

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child on her lap. Mary is wearing a dark red dress and is looking down at Jesus with a tender expression. The Christ Child is naked and is holding an apple in his right hand. He is looking up at his mother with a curious expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to create a sense of intimacy between the two figures.