Maria cu pruncul și trei îngeri

Maria cu pruncul și trei îngeri

Pieter van Avont

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

A woman in a red dress holds a small child while three winged figures kneel nearby. The scene is set in a lush forest, with dark trees and bright red berries scattered around. The woman’s face is calm, and the children look up at her with soft expressions. The painting uses strong light and shadow to make the figures stand out against the background. This technique helps draw your eye to the woman and the child she’s holding. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.

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