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Coronation of the Virgin with the Trinity and Saints

Olivetan Master

1440

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Coronation of the Virgin with the Trinity and Saints is a 1440 by Olivetan Master, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Olivetan Master
When & what style?: 1440 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is packed with figures in bright, flat colors. At the center, a bearded man in blue robes holds up a small child while pointing upward. Around them, a crowd of people—some holding books, others swords—stand in neat rows. The background is gold, with red and blue shapes framing the scene like a stained-glass window. Notice how the figures all face inward, toward the central group. Their faces look serious, almost like they’re part of a ceremony. The artist used gold leaf for the halos and borders, making everything look extra fancy. If you like this style, check out the Renaissance movement next.