Deipara Virgo

Van Thulden utilized oil paint to achieve a warm and depthful representation. The composition features subtle light and shadow interplay, enhancing the intimate atmosphere, while the inclusion of cherubs with delicate features and wings contributes to the serene mood.

Created around 1647, the work is currently housed at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, though specific details of its ownership history before entering the museum are not provided.

Deipara Virgo reflects the Baroque period's emphasis on emotional and intimate depictions of religious subjects, common in 17th-century European art.

While not widely discussed in broad art historical narratives, the piece contributes to the broader theme of maternal imagery in religious art, particularly in representations of the Virgin Mary.