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Coronation of the Virgin

Andrea di Bartolo

1410

oil

panel

From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Coronation of the Virgin is a 1410 oil by Andrea di Bartolo, a Early Renaissance work, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.

Who painted this?: Andrea di Bartolo
When & what style?: 1410 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Pinacoteca di Brera

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary being crowned by Jesus Christ, surrounded by five saints. The figures are dressed in ornate robes, with the Virgin and Christ at the center, and the saints standing on either side. The background is a deep red, with gold accents throughout. The painting features intricate details, such as the delicate folds of the Virgin's robes and the expressive faces of the saints. The use of gold leaf adds a sense of luxury and grandeur to the scene. The painting is held at the Pinacoteca di Brera.