Triptych of the Princes

Triptych of the Princes

Master of Lourinhã

1510

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting is a triptych, divided into three panels. The central panel depicts a woman in a blue dress holding a baby, with two children on either side of her. The left panel shows a man in a red robe with a halo, while the right panel features a man in a black robe holding a cross. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate clothing and accessories. The woman's blue dress is adorned with gold trim, and the children are dressed in colorful robes. The man in the red robe has a halo surrounding his head, indicating his importance. The painting is a beautiful example of Renaissance art, with its use of color and detail. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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