Burundi #CB45 (1977) – Christmas 1977

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Burundi #CB45 (1977) – Christmas

“La Vierge Adorant L’Enfant”, Lorenzo di Credi

Lorenzo di Credi was an Italian Renaissance painter born around 1459 in Florence. He was a pupil of Andrea del Verrocchio and worked in the workshop of Leonardo da Vinci. Lorenzo di Credi was known for his religious paintings, portraits, and altarpieces.

One of his famous works featuring the Virgin Mary adoring the Christ Child is “The Virgin Adoring the Child with St. Joseph,” which is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This painting demonstrates di Credi’s mastery of composition, delicate brushwork, and expressive portrayal of emotion.

In “La Vierge Adorant L’Enfant” by Lorenzo di Credi, one can expect to see Mary in a reverent pose, gazing affectionately at the baby Jesus. The painting would likely convey a sense of tenderness and intimacy, capturing the bond between mother and child.