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Virgin and Child; Man of Sorrows

Allegretto Nuzi

1354

unspecified

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Religious

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Virgin and Child; Man of Sorrows is a 1354 unspecified by Allegretto Nuzi, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Allegretto Nuzi
When & what style?: 1354
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a diptych, featuring two panels side by side. The left panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, while the right panel shows a Man of Sorrows. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a red robe with a dark blue cloak, and she wears a white head covering. The Christ child is also dressed in red and holds a small bird in his hand. The Man of Sorrows is shown without clothes, with his arms crossed over his chest and blood on his body. The background of both panels is gold, with intricate designs and patterns. The overall style of the painting is formal and reverent, with a focus on the religious figures and their symbolism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Allegretto Nuzi.

About the artist

Artist

Allegretto Nuzi

Allegretto Nuzi or Allegretto di Nuzio (1315–1373) was an Italian painter, active in a Gothic style mainly around Fabriano, in the Province of Ancona.

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