Artwork
Virgin and Child with saints
Virgin and Child with saints is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1400 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
A tempera painting depicting the Virgin and Child with saints.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the Virgin, dressed in a black robe with gold trim, holding the Child, who wears a golden halo. Saints in similar attire stand beside her, creating a reverent atmosphere. The composition invites contemplation of the sacred scene.
Technique & Style
The warm, golden background complements the rich tones of the figures' robes, producing a calm and devotional effect. The use of tempera allows for detailed rendering of the figures and their attire.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
Madonna mit vier Heiligen und Engeln (?)
Madonna and Child enthroned with two Saints, Crucifixion
Maria mit dem Kind
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints
Virgin of the Angels
Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell'Umiltà)
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints
Adoration of the Virgin and Child by Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine
Madonna and Child
madonna col bambino, santi e due angeli