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The citron or etrog tree is mentioned in the Bible. In Leviticus 23: 40 Moses commands that its first fruits are offered to God in thanksgiving. In Morando’s painting, the lemon is noticeably the only or first fruit in the grove, suggesting that Saint John is offering it in thanksgiving to Christ as the son of God. The Baptist looks away sadly with the foreknowledge of Christ’s crucifixion, but the infant Christ points to the fruit and turns to us, accepting his destiny and reminding us to give thanks.
Title
The Virgin and Child, Saint John the Baptist and an Angel
Date
probably about 1514-18
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 75.6 x W 64.8 cm
Accession number
NG777
Acquisition method
Bought, 1867
Work type
Painting
