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A Virgem Maria, by Pere Serra, tempera, 1340

A Virgem Maria

Pere Serra

1340

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Virgem Maria is a 1340 tempera by Pere Serra, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Mary, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Pere Serra
When & what style?
1340 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Pere Serra
Artist

Pere Serra

Pere Serra was a painter in Gothic-Italian style, who was active in Catalonia in 1357–1406.

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