Who painted The Virgin's Protection, or Stole?

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole was painted by Unknown in 1525.

Where can I see The Virgin's Protection, or Stole?

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is The Virgin's Protection, or Stole?

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole

Unknown , 1525

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin's Protection, or Stole is a painting depicting a group of figures gathered around a central figure in front of a white building with green domes.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, wearing a dark robe with a red sash and haloed in light, is surrounded by a semi-circle of people in colorful robes, suggesting a scene of reverence or protection.

Technique & Style

The painting features a formal, stiff arrangement of figures, emphasizing grandeur and importance through the use of color, texture, and chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark.