The Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus in a Wreath of Flowers and Fruits by Frans Ykens. A central depiction of the Virgin Mary nursing the infant Jesus, encircled by an elaborate and lush wreath of fruit and flowers resting on a stone ledge.

The Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus in a Wreath of Flowers and Fruits

Frans Ykens

1654 · Medium Not Listed

An exquisite Flemish Baroque painting featuring a sacred scene framed by a vibrant, meticulously rendered garland of harvest fruits and seasonal blooms.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1654 by Frans Ykens, this masterful Flemish composition blends religious devotion with the opulence of a classical still life. The central figures of the Virgin and Child are framed by an overflowing wreath of grapes, peaches, cherries, tulips, and carnations, showcasing the period's obsession with natural detail and symbolic abundance.

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