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Virgin and Child with Angels and Saints

Unknown

1412

tempera

panel

From the collection of Museo del Prado

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Virgin and Child with Angels and Saints is a 1412 tempera by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at Museo del Prado.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1412 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Museo del Prado

About this work

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child surrounded by angels and saints. The Virgin Mary is seated in the center, wearing a red robe and a black cloak, while the Christ child is sitting on her lap. The angels and saints are arranged around them, each with their own unique attire and expressions. The painting is rendered in tempera, a medium that adds a sense of depth and texture to the artwork. The use of tempera also allows for a level of detail and precision that is evident in the intricate folds of the clothing and the delicate features of the faces. The painting is held at the Museo del Prado, where it can be admired by art enthusiasts.