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Apparition of Christ to the Virgin Mary

Frei Carlos

1529

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious Jesus Christ Mary

Dominant colour

Apparition of Christ to the Virgin Mary is a 1529 oil by Frei Carlos, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Frei Carlos
When & what style?: 1529 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. Jesus is wearing a red robe and holding a staff, while Mary is dressed in dark robes and a white head covering. She is kneeling and looking up at Jesus. In the background, there are several other people, some of whom are also looking at Jesus. The scene is set in a large room with arches and columns. The colors used in the painting are muted, with shades of brown, red, and white dominating the palette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of Jesus and Mary. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.