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Jomfru Maria med det sovende Jesusbarn i et landskab

Jomfru Maria med det sovende Jesusbarn i et landskab, by Unknown, 1750
Jomfru Maria med det sovende Jesusbarn i et landskab, by Unknown, 1750

Jomfru Maria med det sovende Jesusbarn i et landskab is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jomfru Maria med det sovende Jesusbarn i et landskab is a work created around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts the Virgin Mary kneeling on grass, holding the sleeping Christ child. The scene is reminiscent of traditional representations of Saint Anne or the Virgin Mary with the Christ child, conveying a sense of serenity and maternal care.

Technique & Style

The image features soft lighting and subtle shadows, creating a calm atmosphere. The composition includes a simple yet idyllic landscape with trees, a distant village, and a rocky path, which adds to the serene mood.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known