Triptych of the Virgin Enthroned with Saints Christopher and George
Master of the Antwerp Triptych of the Virgin
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Master of the Antwerp Triptych of the Virgin
1494
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting is a triptych, divided into three sections. The central panel depicts the Virgin Mary sitting on a throne, surrounded by two angels and a baby. To her left is Saint Christopher, who is holding a staff and a baby, and to her right is Saint George, who is wearing armor and holding a sword. The background of the painting is a serene landscape with trees and a body of water. The colors used are muted, with shades of green, blue, and brown dominating the palette. The painting is rendered in oil paint, which gives it a rich and textured quality. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Master of the Antwerp Triptych of the Virgin.
