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The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor

Unknown

1450

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

The Virgin and Child with a Male and a Female Donor 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 depicts the Virgin Mary holding a baby, surrounded by two figures kneeling in prayer. The Virgin is dressed in a blue robe with a red dress underneath, while the baby is naked. The male donor on the left has brown hair and wears a black shirt, while the female donor on the right has blonde hair and wears a brown dress. The background features a serene landscape with trees, a distant mountain range, and a stone building. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.