Q115676339
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary standing in the center, her hands clasped in prayer. She wears a pink robe with a blue cloak draped over her shoulders. Two cherubs hold a crown above her head, and several other cherubs are scattered around her feet. The background is a warm yellow, with a darker area on either side. A quiet detail is the way the light shines down on the Virgin Mary, highlighting her face and robes. This use of light adds a sense of depth and dimension to the painting. To learn more about the use of light in art, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
