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The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary, by Goswin van der Weyden, oil, 1550

The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary

Goswin van der Weyden

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary is a 1550 oil by Goswin van der Weyden, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Rosary, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Goswin van der Weyden
When & what style?
1550 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is divided into two main sections. The top part is a grid of 15 smaller paintings, each depicting a different scene. The bottom section shows a larger scene with a woman in the center, surrounded by other figures. The woman in the center of the bottom section is holding a baby and is surrounded by a rosary. The background of the painting is a landscape with trees and buildings. The painting is rich in detail and color, with intricate scenes and figures. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Goswin van der Weyden.

About the artist

Portrait of Goswin van der Weyden
Artist

Goswin van der Weyden

Goswin van der Weyden or Goossen van der Weyden (1455–1543) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Antwerp.

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