Artwork
St. Anne and the Virgin
St. Anne and the Virgin is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Anne and the Virgin is a painted work that presents a quiet, intimate encounter between a woman and a child. Both figures are clothed in dark garments, set against a subdued backdrop that emphasizes their central placement. The composition relies on a restrained palette and careful modeling to focus attention on the tender exchange.
Subject & Meaning
The scene portrays Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, cradling the infant Mary. Their downward gazes suggest a contemplative, protective relationship, highlighting themes of maternal devotion and the lineage of the holy family.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to give the figures a three‑dimensional presence. Soft illumination falls on the faces, while the surrounding darkness recedes, creating depth and drawing the eye to the interaction between the two figures.
History & Provenance
The painting’s provenance is not detailed in the available information, and its date of creation, artist, and ownership history remain unspecified.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
