A painting of the Madonna standing or sitting behind the Christ Child. She wears a gauzy long veil and a rust colored garment, under which the gold colored sleeve on her right arm is visible. Her head tilts as she gazes down at a small book held open in her left hand. The nude Christ Child sits on a white sheet in a brown wicker bed or crib. He lounges against his mother, lifting his right arm and making a sign of blessing with his right hand. His left arm and hand rest on a bluish ball or globe by his side. He too gazes toward his mother's book.

Madonna & Child, c. 1580-85, by #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552-c. 1638), who died #otd, Dec 23. On view in C205 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, collection.imamuseum.org/artwork/42043/ #artherstory #womenartists

A painting of the Madonna with her left breast bared, suckling the Christ Child she holds in her arms. Both figures are haloed.

Virgin and Child, n.d., by #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552–about 1638). Held at the @mfaboston.bsky.social, collections.mfa.org/objects/6989... #womenartists #artherstory

A nearly half-length painting of a female saint, wearing a dress in tones of gold, yellow and pink, body facing to the left edge of the artwork, but face turned over left shoulder to gaze at the viewer. Her elbows are bent so that her hands are visible in front of her chest. In her right hand she holds a martyr's palm.

(Presumed) Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552-c. 1638), who was born #otd, Sept 21. Held at the Museo d'Arte della città di Ravenna; source, www.arthistoryproject.com/artists/barb... #artherstory #womenartists

#BarbaraLonghi (1552-1638), who was #BornOnThisDay
Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria
16th Century
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🎨 #BarbaraLonghi, Italian painter, was #BOTD 21 September 1552. #Art #Painting

Sold at Auction: Barbara Longhi, Attribué à Barbara LONGHI(1552-1638)Saint Joseph dans l’atelier du charpentierCuivre26,5 × 19 cmSans cadre(Accident) Bid now on Invaluable: Attribué à Barbara LONGHI(1552-1638)Saint Joseph dans l’atelier du charpentierCuivre26,5 × 19 cmSans cadre(Accident) from Piasa on June 18, 2015, 02:00 PM CET.

Saint Joseph in his Workshop, n.d., attr. to #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552-c. 1638). Private collection? Source, invaluable.com/auction-lot/... #StJosephtheWorker #artherstory #womenartists

An oil painting of the Madonna in an interior, gazing down at her sleeping child, whose right leg is crossed over his left. His head is on a pillow, with his face turned toward the viewer; his left hand rests on his chest and his right arm lies on his mattress. The Madonna's hands are tented together in a prayer position.

Madonna Adoring the Child, c. 1585-1605, by #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552-c. 1638), who died #otd, Dec 23. Held by The Walters Art Museum, art.thewalters.org/detail/11457... #artherstory #womenartists

Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, n.d., by #BarbaraLonghi (Italian, 1552-c. 1638), who died #otd, Dec 23. Private collection? Sold by Dorotheum in May 2023 for €39K, www.dorotheum.com/en/l/8507560/ #artherstory #womenartists