Portrait of Marguerite Numan, wife of Philippe Haneton, with her five daughters and Saint Margaret
1521
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1521
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting shows a woman in a red dress holding a cross with a white bird perched on it. She stands behind five young girls, all dressed in dark clothing and white head coverings, with their hands clasped together in prayer. The girls wear colorful headbands and have serious expressions. The woman's red dress stands out against the dark, muted tones of the girls' clothing. The girls' headbands add a pop of color to the otherwise somber scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds depth and dimension to the scene. You might also want to look into the work of artist Bernard Van Orley.
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