Artwork
Mary and child, Saint Julita and Saint Guerito.
Mary and child, Saint Julita and Saint Guerito. is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francisco Henriques. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
If you want to learn more about the artist who made this painting, look up Francisco Henriques.
This painting shows a group of people in a room. There are two women and two children. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress and a white head covering. She is holding a book. The woman in the middle is wearing a red dress and is holding a baby. The baby is wearing a green dress. The child on the right is wearing a green robe and is holding a scroll. The background is a wall with a window.
The painting is detailed and colorful. The artist used a lot of different colors to make the painting look realistic. The painting is also very old, it was made in 1505.
The painting is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art. If you want to learn more about the artist who made this painting, look up Francisco Henriques.
Overview
This 1505 painting, 'Mary and Child, Saint Julita and Saint Guerito', is a work by Francisco Henriques, a Flemish artist who later worked in Portugal. It is a religious scene depicting multiple figures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two women and two children in a room. The central woman holds a baby, while the other woman, dressed in black, holds a book. The child on the right holds a scroll, suggesting the figures may be saints or biblical characters.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its detailed and colorful representation, achieved through the use of a diverse palette. The artist's style reflects the Flemish tradition in which he was trained.
History & Provenance
Created in 1505, the painting is now held in the National Museum of Ancient Art. Francisco Henriques, born in Amsterdam, died in 1518 after establishing himself in Portugal.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Henriques (died 1518) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Portugal in the early 16th century.
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