The Madonna and Child Oil Painting in a Rose Garden – Flemish (Ambrosius Benson School)

Authentic 16th-17th Century Flemish Oil Painting on Oak Panel

Artist & Background

This exquisite Flemish Renaissance Madonna and Child oil painting, titled Madonna and Child in a Rose Garden, is attributed to a follower of Ambrosius Benson (circa late 16th - early 17th century). Benson, originally from Lombardy, Italy, became a renowned master painter in Bruges, Flanders, in the early 1500s..

Key Features of This Madonna and Child Painting:

1. Period & Style – Late 16th-century Flemish School, influenced by Gerard David and Leonardo da Vinci.
2. Medium – Oil on oak panel, a signature technique of Flemish masters.
3. Composition – The Virgin Mary and Christ Child are set in a serene rose garden, symbolizing purity and divine love.
4. Influence – This artwork reflects both Netherlandish precision and Lombard artistic traditions.
5. Provenance & Demand – Benson’s followers were widely sought after; his compositions commanded high market value among collectors.

Antique Hand-Carved Frame Old Master Madonna and Child artwork

• This painting is housed in an original 17th-century hand-carved wooden frame featuring a classic egg-and-dart motif.

Condition Report

• Conservation Status: Professionally cleaned.
• Historical Cracking: Some age-related panel cracks, common in antique oil paintings.
• Restoration: Minor retouching to the Madonna’s face, enhancing original details.

Why Invest in Flemish Renaissance Art?

• Historical Significance – Works by Ambrosius Benson’s followers remain highly collectible in the art market.
• Museum-Quality Piece – Suitable for private collectors, investors, and art connoisseurs.
• European Heritage – A fine example of Old Master religious paintings with an authentic provenance and period frame.

This rare Madonna and Child painting is a remarkable investment for collectors of Renaissance religious art. Don't miss this opportunity to own an exceptional piece of 16th-17th century Flemish artistry.