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Saint mary with Jesus, by Elisabetta Sirani, oil, 1650

Saint mary with Jesus

Elisabetta Sirani

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint mary with Jesus is a 1650 oil by Elisabetta Sirani, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Elisabetta Sirani
When & what style?
1650 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a red dress with a blue shawl, holding a baby. The baby is nude and wrapped in a white cloth. The woman has long brown hair and is holding a pink flower. The woman's gaze is directed downward, while the baby looks directly at the viewer. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible behind the figures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Elisabetta Sirani.

About the artist

Portrait of Elisabetta Sirani
Artist

Elisabetta Sirani

Elisabetta Sirani (8 January 1638 – 28 August 1665) was an Italian Baroque painter and printmaker who died in unexplained circumstances at the age of 27.

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