Artwork
Maria mit Kind in einem steinernen Tabernakel

Maria mit Kind in einem steinernen Tabernakel is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Maria mit Kind in einem steinernen Tabernakel' is an oil painting depicting a serene scene.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows a woman, likely the Virgin Mary, seated in an ornate stone frame with a child, probably Jesus, on her lap. Two angels stand behind her, set against a detailed cityscape.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and luminosity through the use of thin, transparent paint layers, a technique known as glazing.
Context
The level of detail in the background, including buildings and a distant tower, suggests a Flemish influence, characteristic of Northern Renaissance art.
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