This classical Renaissance-style oil painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ child on her lap. Mary has a gentle, pensive expression, her head tilted slightly toward the infant. Both figures are depicted with delicate features and glowing, pale skin, highlighted by thin, golden circular halos that signify their divinity. The infant Christ sits upright on her lap, reaching his hand toward an open book resting on a wooden table, while Mary’s hands gently cradle and support him.
Compositionally, the figures are framed within an indoor setting that opens to a landscape view. A tall, dark vertical element anchors the left side of the scene, while a glimpse of a blue sky and a distant horizon appears behind Mary on the right. A bowl filled with vibrant flowers and greenery sits on the table beside the book, providing a subtle touch of natural detail. The textures of the clothing, particularly Mary’s deep, flowing blue mantle over a softer, rose-colored gown, contrast with the smoothness of the child's skin.
The colour palette is dominated by rich, saturated blues and the warm, golden hues of the halos and the wooden furniture. The lighting is soft and directional, typical of the period, creating gentle shadows that emphasize the three-dimensionality of the subjects and the folds of their garments. The overall mood is one of serene intimacy and reverent contemplation, characteristic of devotional art from the late 15th or early 16th century.