Artwork
The Virgin as the Woman of the Apocalypse
The Virgin as the Woman of the Apocalypse is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin as the Woman of the Apocalypse is a 1624 oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, surrounded by angels and cherubs, with a dragon-like creature at her feet, referencing the apocalyptic vision in the Book of Revelation.
Technique & Style
Rubens's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while his palette of warm and cool colors, dominated by gold, blue, and red, adds to the dynamic composition characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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