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Birth of the Virgin, by Luca Giordano, unspecified, 1698

Birth of the Virgin

Luca Giordano

1698

unspecified

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

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Overview

Birth of the Virgin is a 1698 unspecified by Luca Giordano, a High Baroque Italian work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Luca Giordano
When & what style?
1698 · High Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of people gathered around a newborn baby. The baby lies on a table, and a woman in a blue dress is washing the baby's feet. In the background, a group of people are watching from a doorway, and a dog is lying on the floor. The room is filled with warm, golden light. The painting is full of movement and energy, with the people in the scene interacting with each other and the baby. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Luca Giordano.

About the artist

Portrait of Luca Giordano
Artist

Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…

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