Altarpiece of the Virgin Suckling the Child, Saint Clare and Saint Anthony the Abbott
1400
tempera
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1400
tempera
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting is a triptych, with a central panel and two side panels. The central panel shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, who is suckling at her breast. She is seated on a throne, surrounded by a halo of light. The side panels show Saint Clare on the left and Saint Anthony the Abbott on the right. Saint Clare is depicted in a red robe, holding a book and a rosary. Saint Anthony is shown in a green robe, holding a staff and a book. The painting is done in tempera on a gold background, with intricate details and patterns. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used in this painting, you might want to look up the artist who used it, Llorenç Saragossa.
![Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints and Eighteen Angels [middle panel]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/24dd12ad513d60ea/thumb.webp)
![Saint Anthony Abbot [left panel]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b93626e2d00b6158/thumb.webp)
