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Virgin and Child with Saints

Unknown

1437

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

Virgin and Child with Saints is a 1437 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1437
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows three figures inside an arched frame. A woman holds a small child on her lap, while a man on each side stands close to them. The woman wears a long, flowing robe with a head covering, and the child looks calm. The men have halos and hold objects—one a staff, the other a book. The background looks like a simple building with a starry sky, giving it a dreamy feel. The faces are smooth, and the colors are soft, almost faded. This style reminds you of *chiaroscuro*, a technique using strong light and shadow.