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Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints
Master of the Dominican Effigies · Italian
c. 1340
- Medium
- miniature on vellum
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1300 to 1400
- Image size
- 5538 × 7330px
Description
This is a painting of a religious scene featuring numerous figures. The central panel of the artwork is filled with a group of figures wearing halos and vibrant robes. At the top of the painting, two figures are seated on thrones with symbols surrounding them. The image is framed with a border of circular portraits and decorative elements, including angels and celestial motifs. Gold is used to highlight areas, enhancing its theme. The style is reminiscent of an illuminated manuscript, common in medieval religious art.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).