Artwork
Woman at Prayers
Woman at Prayers is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ambrosius Benson. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Woman at Prayers is a 1525 oil painting by Ambrosius Benson, an artist known for merging religious themes with everyday settings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman in prayer, wearing a white head covering and dark dress with fur trim. Her downward gaze and clasped hands convey devotion. A coat of arms in the dark green background may indicate the subject's identity or affiliation.
Technique & Style
Benson's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and realism. The contrast between the dark background and the subject's attire draws attention to her face and hands.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection. Benson was a commercially successful artist with a large workshop, selling works across Europe, particularly in Spain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ambrosius Benson (c. 1495/1500 – 1550) was an Italian painter who became a part of the Northern Renaissance. While many surviving paintings have been attributed, there is very little known of him from records, and he…
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