A Virgem Maria
1340
tempera
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1340
tempera
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
A Virgem Maria is a 1340 tempera by Pere Serra, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Mary, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a woman in a black robe with red lining, her hands clasped together in front of her face. The woman's head is tilted slightly, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a religious work. The use of tempera as the medium adds to the sense of age and tradition. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of other artists who used tempera, such as Pere Serra.
Pere Serra was a painter in Gothic-Italian style, who was active in Catalonia in 1357–1406.
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