Artwork
The Virgin and Child with St Anne
The Virgin and Child with St Anne is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Virgin and Child with St Anne is a 1518 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary, St Anne, and the Christ Child, conveying a sense of warmth and intimacy. The figures are arranged to emphasize their close relationship, with Mary and St Anne gently holding the infant Jesus.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth, with a dark green curtain in the background and subtle play of light and shadow on the figures. Four cherubs peek out from above, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
