Who painted The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows?

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows was painted by Hans Holbein the Elder in 1498.

Where can I see The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows?

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows?

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows

Hans Holbein the Elder , 1498

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Elder. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin Mary as the Mother of Sorrows is a painting created by Hans Holbein the Elder in 1498. It is a religious work characteristic of the northern Renaissance style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary in a contemplative pose, her face somber with a hint of sadness. Her clasped hands and serene expression convey a mood of quiet reverence.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro in the painting creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the Virgin Mary's figure. The red damask background and the Virgin's dark blue robe with a gold starburst on her forehead are notable elements of the composition.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection. Hans Holbein the Elder, the artist, was a German painter and the father of Ambrosius and Hans Holbein the Younger, both also painters.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hans Holbein the Elder

Hans Holbein the Elder (c. 1460/65 – 1524) was a German painter of the early German Renaissance. He was the father of painters Ambrosius and Hans the Younger.