Artwork

Mary in Glory

Mary in Glory, by Unknown, paint, 1450
Mary in Glory, by Unknown, paint, 1450

Mary in Glory is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Mary in Glory is a painting depicting a revered figure surrounded by angels, executed in paint and currently housed at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a haloed woman, identified as Mary, seated with her hands clasped together, surrounded by six winged angels in dark robes with white accents, suggesting a scene of heavenly glorification.

Technique & Style

The artwork features intricate detail, including a patterned robe with small arches and dots on the central figure, set against a dark background with subtle light effects, all contained within a frame with a rounded top.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Gemäldegalerie Berlin open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.