The Holy Family with Saint Paul and a Donor

Rogier van der Weyden

Created:

Movement:

1469

Renaissance

key Notes:

Devotional Portraiture, Flemish Realism

Dimensions:

Overall, with added strip, 22 5/8 x 19 in. (57.5 x 48.3 cm); painted surface 22 x 18 1/8 in. (55.9 x 46 cm)

medium:

Oil on wood

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"The Holy Family with Saint Paul and a Donor," created by Rogier van der Weyden in 1469, depicts the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Paul, alongside a donor who is traditionally believed to be a member of the local elite. The painting is notable for its intricate detail and emotional depth, characteristic of van der Weyden's work, and is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Description of the work:

"The Holy Family with Saint Paul and a Donor" by Rogier van der Weyden features a central composition of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Paul and a kneeling donor, all rendered with meticulous attention to detail and rich color. The painting's dimensions, including the overall size of 22 5/8 x 19 in. (57.5 x 48.3 cm) and the painted surface measuring 22 x 18 1/8 in. (55.9 x 46 cm), enhance its intimate scale, inviting viewers to engage closely with the figures and their expressions.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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