The Virgin Mary and the Holy Child are available in two versions: print and oil painting. The print version is a work by Du Xio, a famous Italian artist of the Renaissance period. The oil painting version is the work of Verrocchio, a famous Italian sculptor in the second half of the 15th century. We have seen his bronze statue of David, and his artistic level is indeed worthy of his reputation.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Introduction: Du Xio is a print by the famous Italian artist Du Xio during the Renaissance period. The colors on the painting, except for egg whites (oil paints mixed with egg whites instead of oil), are gold. This artwork was created around 1300 AD and depicts the scene of the Virgin Mary embracing Jesus. In November 2004, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased this famous painting from a private collector for $45 million.

【 Specification 】 Approximately 49.5 × 35.5 centimeters in size
[Location] Friedrichshafen Royal Museum in Berlin
He is the chief sculptor of the Medici family, a financial giant in Florence. He has created a series of large bronze statues for churches, which have received social attention. Regarding his paintings, later generations have seen slightly less, although people know that he was also an outstanding painter and gold and silver craftsman. His workshop in Florence was the center of worship for young people at that time. A group of talented artists have been cultivated there. Da Vinci was trained in his workshop. During that period, his copper flipping technique and research on anatomy, mathematics, perspective, and optics were also well-known.
Most of Verrocchio's paintings remain at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Some of them are collected by major art galleries in London and New York. This painting 'The Virgin and the Child' is housed in the Friedeli Royal Museum in Berlin and measures approximately 49.5 x 35.5 centimeters in size. This painting reflects Verrocchio's outstanding sketching skills. The structural design of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Child is rich in sketch expression, especially the delicate depiction of the child's hands and feet. The body structure is very correct, which is admirable. But the Virgin Mary appeared too formulaic and lacked some emotional connection. The artistic atmosphere is weaker than his sculptural masterpieces. Perhaps it is the result of a focus on some rational factors in the technique.