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Madonna med barnet omgivet af fire helgener

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

Madonna med barnet omgivet af fire helgener is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts the Madonna with the child surrounded by four saints. The central figure is the Madonna, holding a baby in her lap. She is seated on a throne, with four saints standing around her. The saints are dressed in long robes and hats, and each holds a staff or book. The scene is set against a backdrop of arches and columns, with a landscape visible in the distance. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the figures. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.