1550
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Our Lady of Belém is a 1550 unspecified by Francisco de Holanda, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene with the Virgin Mary at its center, cradling the infant Jesus. She is draped in a dark robe, which is held up by two figures, one wearing a red hat and the other a white hat. The background is a soft, yellowish hue. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some kneeling in prayer. The atmosphere is one of reverence and devotion. If you're interested in exploring more works from the same era, you might want to look into the artist Francisco de Holanda.
Francisco de Holanda (c. 1517 – 19 June 1585) was a Portuguese artist, architect, and art essayist. He served as a court painter for the kings João III of Portugal and Sebastião of Portugal. He was an influential figure…
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