Crowning of the Virgin
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
This painting depicts a scene of a man in a red robe and crown placing a crown on a woman's head. The man has a long beard and is kneeling, while the woman is also kneeling with her hands clasped together in prayer. She is wearing a black robe with gold embroidery and a red dress underneath. The background of the painting features a large, ornate throne with a golden design. There are also several people standing behind the throne, watching the scene unfold. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and solemnity. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up "glazing".
