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Madonna with Christ Child, St. Dominic, St. Francis, and Indian Worshippers

Madonna with Christ Child, St. Dominic, St. Francis, and Indian Worshippers, by Unknown, oil, 1775
Madonna with Christ Child, St. Dominic, St. Francis, and Indian Worshippers, by Unknown, oil, 1775

Madonna with Christ Child, St. Dominic, St. Francis, and Indian Worshippers is an oil painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. The painting is an oil on canvas work depicting a sacred scene.

About this work

Overview

The painting is an oil on canvas work depicting a sacred scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows the Madonna and Christ Child surrounded by St. Dominic and St. Francis, accompanied by Indian worshippers, suggesting a fusion of European and non-European devotional practices.

Technique & Style

The artist has achieved a harmonious color palette, with the Madonna's red dress and white cloak contrasting with the softer background tones, creating a sense of calmness and devotion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Brooklyn Museum

Museum

Brooklyn Museum

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