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La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana
La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Juan Correa de Vivar. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
La Virgen el Niño y Santa Ana is a religious oil painting by Juan Correa de Vivar, created in 1540. It is held at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures: the Virgin Mary, the Christ child, and Saint Anne, seated in an interior with arched windows. The child reaches for an open book on Mary's lap, suggesting a scene of reading or teaching.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create depth and volume in the composition. The figures are set against a backdrop of hills, trees, and a distant town visible through the windows.
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