Artwork

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels, by Unknown, 1552
The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels, by Unknown, 1552

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.John and two angels is a photography by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St. John and two angels is a 1552 artwork by 692_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, accompanied by the Infant St. John and two angels. Symbolic elements include the sheep, referencing St. John's association with lambs, and a music scroll, alluding to heavenly harmony, a prevalent Renaissance theme.

Technique & Style

While specific artistic techniques are not detailed, the work's composition—featuring a serene central figure, playful angels, and a detailed landscape background—suggests adherence to Renaissance principles blending religious subjects with natural and daily life elements.

History & Provenance

Created in 1552 by 692_person, the artwork's history prior to its current location at the Museum of Ethnography is not provided.

Context

The piece reflects Renaissance artistic tendencies, where religious themes were often intertwined with elements of nature and daily life, emphasizing harmony between the sacred and the mundane.

Legacy

The artwork's impact or influence on subsequent artistic or religious works is not specified in the available information.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known