Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child

Unknown

Created:
Movement:
1483
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance religious iconography, familial tenderness
Share:
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
Dimensions:
15 ft. 4 in. × 11 ft. 1 in. (467.4 × 337.8 cm)
medium:
Oil and gold on wood (pine?)
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:

We have not been able to find much information about this work, or we believe the information we sourced needed more review.

Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child

The painting titled Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child, created in 1483, is an exquisite example of late 15th-century religious art. Executed in oil and gold on wood, possibly pine, this work reflects the period's transition towards more naturalistic representations in religious iconography. The use of gold highlights the divine nature of the figures, a common practice in religious artworks of the time. Although the artist remains unknown, the painting's style suggests influences from both Northern European and Italian Renaissance traditions. This work contributes to the understanding of cross-cultural artistic exchanges during the late 1400s. Its preservation offers valuable insights into the materials and techniques employed by artists of the era.

Description of the work:

"Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child", created in 1483 by an unknown artist, is an oil and gold painting on wood, possibly pine, depicting the religious figures of Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the Christ Child. The artwork exemplifies the stylistic characteristics of late 15th-century religious iconography, with its use of gold highlighting the divine nature of the subjects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Could this content be improved?

Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it.
We may follow up with questions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child