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The Madonna Enthroned, by Unknown, tempera, 1350

The Madonna Enthroned

Unknown

1350

tempera

panel

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Madonna Enthroned is a 1350 tempera by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1350 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This image appears to be an x-ray of a painting, with a white outline of a person in the top left corner and another in the bottom left. The background is a light gray color, with some darker gray areas visible. There are also some white lines and markings on the image. The x-ray reveals some interesting details about the painting's composition and structure. The white outlines of the people suggest that they may be the main subjects of the painting, and the darker gray areas may indicate the use of different materials or techniques. If you're interested in learning more about this painting and its techniques, you might want to explore the use of tempera in art.

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