Artwork
The Standing Virgin
The Standing Virgin is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1296 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter aligns with the genre of religious art, emphasizing the veneration of the Virgin as a central figure in Christian iconography.
The Standing Virgin is a religious painting created in 1296 that depicts the Virgin Mary. As an anonymous work of religious art, the piece focuses on the figure of Mary, presenting her in a standing posture. The subject matter aligns with the genre of religious art, emphasizing the veneration of the Virgin as a central figure in Christian iconography.
The work represents a devotional image intended for spiritual reflection, consistent with the artistic traditions of its time.
History & Provenance
The Standing Virgin is an anonymous religious painting dated to 1296. The work entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is currently held.
No information regarding its commission, original patron, or earlier ownership history is documented in the available sources.
The painting is recorded as an anonymous religious work in the museum's catalogue and is classified as a painting of the religious genre depicting the Virgin Mary. Its accession details are not disclosed, and no exhibition record is cited in the sources consulted.
Overview
This painting, titled "The Standing Virgin," depicts a solitary female figure. She is shown standing, adorned in vibrant clothing including a red robe over a green dress, and her head is covered in white. Her hands are clasped before her chest, set against a blue background embellished with decorative elements. A banner with text appears above her head.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a vivid palette, particularly evident in the figure's attire, which features a striking red robe layered over a green dress. This colorful presentation contrasts with the blue background, which is enlivened by yellow and red decorative accents. A white banner, inscribed with text that is now difficult to decipher, floats above the figure's head.
Artist & collection
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