Artwork
Jomfru Maria med Jesusbarnet
Jomfru Maria med Jesusbarnet is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Jomfru Maria med Jesusbarnet is a work created in 1820, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a serene woman, identified as the Virgin Mary, holding the Christ child. The calm atmosphere and gentle expressions convey a sense of intimacy and tranquility.
Technique & Style
The work features a subdued color palette, with the woman's green dress and purple underskirt complemented by the soft tones of the outdoor scene visible through the window. The lighting is characterized by its simplicity and lack of dramatic contrast.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and the natural world.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
