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Madonna

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The Dauphin François, Son of François I

Originally the person portrayed was identified as Frans II, son of the French king Henry II.

Caritas

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Landscape with the Flight into Egypt

The work is dominated by the landscape. On the foreground, the singular subject is depicted in small: Joseph leads the donkey that carries Mary and the recently born Jesus.

Madonna surrounded by Seraphim and Cherubim

This works shows the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven with her child Jesus on her lap. They sit on a richly decorated throne, which is supported by cherubs and seraphim.