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La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana
La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Juan Correa de Vivar. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on these three figures, a traditional grouping in Christian iconography that emphasizes the Holy Kinship and the lineage of Jesus.
Created in 1540 by Juan Correa de Vivar, this oil painting on panel depicts the religious subject of the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Anne. The composition centers on these three figures, a traditional grouping in Christian iconography that emphasizes the Holy Kinship and the lineage of Jesus. In addition to the human subjects, the work includes a book as a depicted object, a common symbol in such scenes representing divine wisdom or scripture.
As a piece of religious art, the work serves to illustrate the theological connection between the generations of the Holy Family, focusing on the role of Saint Anne in the upbringing of the Virgin and the future savior.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1540 by Juan Correa de Vivar, this religious work is an oil painting created on a wooden panel. The composition features the Virgin Mary, the Child Jesus, and Saint Anne, with the inclusion of a book as a specific iconographic element within the scene. Physically, the artwork measures 94 cm in height and 90 cm in width.
It is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, having previously been associated with the Museo de la Trinidad.
History & Provenance
The painting La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana by Juan Correa de Vivar is dated to 1540, as recorded in both the artist’s corpus and the Museo del Prado’s records.
The work entered the holdings of the Museo del Prado through the earlier Museo de la Trinidad, which transferred its collection to the Prado. The panel measures 94 cm in height and 90 cm in width, consistent with the dimensions recorded in the Prado’s collection database.
La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work was previously part of the holdings of the Museo de la Trinidad before becoming integrated into the Prado's permanent collection. Created in 1540 by Juan Correa de Vivar, the oil painting on panel measures 94 cm in height and 90 cm in width.
While the artwork's location and previous institutional affiliation are documented, specific inventory numbers and a detailed history of temporary exhibitions are not provided in the available records.
Overview
La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana is a religious oil painting by Juan Correa de Vivar, created in 1540. It is held at the Museo del Prado.
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