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Coronation of the Virgin with Attendant Saints, by German 14th Century, 1301

Coronation of the Virgin with Attendant Saints

German 14th Century

1301

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Coronation of the Virgin with Attendant Saints is a 1301 by German 14th Century, depicting Sheet Music, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 14th Century
When & what style?
1301
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows the Virgin being crowned by Christ, surrounded by saints. It's a small, detailed scene on vellum. The artist used fine lines and colors to create a sense of depth and texture, which is interesting because it was made over 600 years ago. To learn more about this style, look at the work of the artist: German 14th Century.

About the artist

Portrait of German 14th Century
Artist

German 14th Century

This artist doodled saints like they were your neighbor’s kids. They drew a boy standing calm with a leafy branch—no fancy robes, just a regular kid holding a twig. Flip to the *Coronation of the Virgin* in the NGA’s…

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