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Św. Maria Magdalena unoszona przez anioły. Retabulum ołtarzowe z kościoła w Moszczenicy Niżnej - korpus.

Unknown

1490

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Św. Maria Magdalena unoszona przez anioły. Retabulum ołtarzowe z kościoła w Moszczenicy Niżnej - korpus. is a 1490 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1490
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels. The Virgin is dressed in a golden robe and a crown, with her hands clasped together in prayer. She is surrounded by a group of angels, each with large wings and dressed in white robes. The angels are arranged around the Virgin, with some holding her up and others reaching out to her. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which adds to the sense of tranquility and devotion. The use of gold and white colors in the painting creates a sense of luxury and reverence, emphasizing the importance of the Virgin Mary as a religious figure. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.