Artwork

Virgin and Child with Two Angels Before a Rose Hedge

Virgin and Child with Two Angels Before a Rose Hedge, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450
Virgin and Child with Two Angels Before a Rose Hedge, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450

Virgin and Child with Two Angels Before a Rose Hedge is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

Virgin and Child with Two Angels Before a Rose Hedge is a painting depicting a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus surrounded by two angels.

Subject & Meaning

The Virgin Mary holds the infant Jesus, flanked by two angels holding flowers, set against a backdrop of a rose hedge, evoking a sense of sacred tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist achieves harmony through color and composition, with intricate detail evident in the folds of the figures' robes and their delicate features.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Brooklyn Museum

Museum

Brooklyn Museum

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