Coronation of the Virgin
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Coronation of the Virgin is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary being crowned by a figure, possibly Jesus Christ. The figures are surrounded by clouds and angels, with a dove flying above them. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. In the foreground, the Virgin Mary is seated on a cloud, with her hands clasped together in prayer. She is dressed in a flowing white robe, with a golden crown on her head. The figure crowning her is also dressed in a flowing robe, with a gentle expression on his face. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
A print on paper from around 1650 depicts the Coronation of the Virgin, following a composition attributed to Annibale Carracci.
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