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St. Benedict - The Annunciation - A Kneeling Nun

Unknown

1450

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

St. Benedict - The Annunciation - A Kneeling Nun is a 1450 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows four figures in a small, gold-framed scene. On the left, an older man in a white robe holds a red book. Next to him, an angel with red wings kneels, holding a white cloth. In the middle, a woman in blue kneels, praying, while a nun in dark robes stands to the right. The background has arched doorways and a red curtain. The angel’s wings are painted in bright red and blue, standing out against the muted colors. The woman’s blue robe looks soft, and the gold frame adds a fancy touch. This style reminds you of *chiaroscuro*.