Virgin in Majesty breastfeeding Christ, miniature from the Hours of Étienne Chevalier., Jean Fouquet
The virgin breastfeeding the child jesus in her arms in a setting mixing gothic art and italian renaissance. Angels are present at the back of the scene, welcoming étienne chevalier represented on another miniature. Miniature illustrating the office of the virgin's matins. Object Type: book of hours, illuminated manuscript. Genre: religious art. Date: between circa 1452 and circa 1460. Place of creation: Tours. Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm (6.4 in); width: 12 cm (4.7 in). Medium: illumination on parchment. Collection: Condé Museum. Vierge à l'enfant - Heures d'Etienne Chevalier - Musée Condé