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Rechter Flügel: St. Martha. Aussenseite: Verkündigungsmaria

Unknown

1500

oil

panel

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Renaissance

Dominant colour

Rechter Flügel: St. Martha. Aussenseite: Verkündigungsmaria is a 1500 oil by Unknown, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500
Where can I see it?: Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting features two panels, each with a woman in a long dress. The woman on the left wears a red dress with a white trim and a pink headpiece, holding a small object in her right hand. The background is a blue sky with trees and a body of water. The woman on the right is dressed in a long, flowing white robe, holding a book in her hands. The background is a dark gray color. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The women's faces are serene and contemplative, with subtle expressions. The painting's style and technique suggest a connection to the Northern Renaissance art movement.