Artwork
The Virgin
The Virgin is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition, dated 1849, was created by an unknown artist and is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on display.
The work titled “The Virgin” portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus, as its central figure. Rendered as a religious painting, it belongs to the genre of Christian sacred art and emphasizes the traditional iconography of the Virgin as a symbol of purity and maternal devotion. The composition, dated 1849, was created by an unknown artist and is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on display.
Its dimensions measure 7.9 cm by 6.9 cm, reflecting a modest scale typical of devotional works from the period.
History & Provenance
The Virgin is a religious painting created in 1849 by an unknown artist. The work measures 7.9 cm in height and 6.9 cm in width. It is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1918.404.b. The piece depicts Mary as its main subject.
The Virgin is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland. The work is cataloged under the accession number 1918.404.b. Although the painting dates to 1849, the museum's records identify the artist as unknown. No specific exhibition history is provided in the available documentation.
Overview
This painting, titled The Virgin, presents a solitary female figure. The central subject is depicted in a long robe, holding a book, set against a richly decorated background. The work emphasizes both the serene demeanor of the woman and the intricate decorative elements that frame her, suggesting a devotional or symbolic purpose within its composition.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a highly decorative approach, particularly evident in the background and framing elements. Behind the figure, the space is filled with dynamic, swirling patterns interspersed with small, colorful dots, creating a vibrant texture. Further enhancing the aesthetic, the perimeter of the panel is adorned with intricate motifs of leaves and flowers, contributing to the overall ornate character of the piece.
Artist & collection
St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist
Christ
Altar frontal from Alós d'Isil
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul Iisus
Fecioara Maria cu Pruncul
The Christ Child with Saints Boris and Gleb
Icoană pe lemn, datată 1839, reprezentând pe Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil ținând în mână globul pământesc pe care sunt literele „S S S (Sfânt Sfânt Sfânt)” - cântarea îngerilor din ceruri. În registrul superior sunt scrise numele îngerilor în românește cu caractere chirilice: „Sf Arh Mihail – Sf Arh Gabriil”. Cu îmbrăcăminte ostășească, îngerii au aoreolă împrejurul capului, Mihail are sabie în mâna dreaptă iar Gavriil are crinul în mâna stângă. Icoana are un chenar realizat cu o linie subțire. Un al doilea chenar exterior cu motive florale și vegetale. Cromatică: roșu, alb, bleumarin; auriu; alb; negru.
Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist
Maica Domnului; Icoană ferecată
Maica Domnului cu Pruncul- The Virgin