This painting by Gerard David depicts the Virgin Mary and Child. David uses perspective and balance to make the Virgin Mary the focal point of the painting. The Virgin Mary is also highlighted through the color contrast of the black backdrop and her ivory skin. The foreground is separated from the background by the horizontal line of the wall and the darker colors used to paint the houses. I think this painting is a good example of the dual forces (the secular and spiritual) at play during the Renaissance. The Virgin Mary remains the primary focus of the painting, but there are still subtleties of wealth and education intertwined with the religious overtones.
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