Coronation of the Virgin
1337
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1337
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a scene with Jesus crowning the Virgin Mary. Jesus is wearing a white robe and a black cloak, and he's placing a crown on the Virgin Mary's head. She's dressed in a white robe and a red cloak. Around them are many angels, some playing instruments, and others just standing. The background is gold with some red and orange hues. The painting is done in a style that was popular during the early Renaissance period. The use of gold and the detailed depictions of the figures are characteristic of this style. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used in this painting, look up tempera.
