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Triptych: Icon of the Virgin Mary, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Triptych: Icon of the Virgin Mary

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Triptych: Icon of the Virgin Mary is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting is a triptych, with three panels that tell a story. The center panel shows the Virgin Mary holding a baby, surrounded by other figures. The side panels show more people and scenes, all in a colorful and detailed style. The painting is very old and shows a lot of wear and tear. It's hard to tell exactly how it was made or when it was created. The colors are still bright and the details are still clear, even though it's been around for a long time. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it's currently on display.

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