Maria mit Kind und dem Johannesknaben

The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist

The sense of movement, flickering light and lively brushwork of this painting are characteristic of Castello. The long necked Virgin shows the influence of Parmigianino while the setting with the column on the left reflects the artist's admiration for Van Dyck's portraits. Many of these could be seen in Castello's native Genoa, where Van Dyck had worked.