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A Stone Cartouche with Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ in a Niche encircled by a Garland of Flowers

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

A Stone Cartouche with Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ in a Niche encircled by a Garland of Flowers is an oil by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a stone cartouche with a niche in the center. Inside the niche, a sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Christ is visible. The cartouche is encircled by a garland of flowers, including tulips, roses, and lilies, which are painted in various colors such as pink, white, and red. The flowers are arranged in a circular pattern around the cartouche, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall effect of the painting. The painting is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.