Copy of detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, The Virgin by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent

1858

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Copy of detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, The Virgin by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent is a 1858 watercolor by Christian Schultz, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Christian Schultz
When & what style?: 1858
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting and holding an open book. She wears a dark blue robe with gold trim and a heavy crown. Her hair is long and dark, and she has a soft, serious look. Behind her is a golden halo with Latin writing, and the background has fancy patterns in blue and gold. The painting looks like a copy of an older work, done in watercolor. The gold details and careful lines suggest it was meant to look rich and important. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece's *The Virgin* panel, executed by Christian Schultz in 1858 for the Arundel Society, was published in 1870 by Hangard-Mauge under Schultz's supervision.

Read the full account in the museum source.