The Virgin and Child with Saints and the Annunciation
1428
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1428
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting is a triptych, with three panels that fold together. The central panel shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, surrounded by several saints. The two side panels each show two saints and an angel. The painting is done in a style that was popular in Italy during the early Renaissance. The colors are rich and vibrant, with lots of gold leaf used to add a sense of luxury and importance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of artist Giovanni di Paolo.