The Coronation of the Virgin
The Met
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens(Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1632–33
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 19 5/8 x 16 in. (49.8 x 40.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman is crowned by two bearded men in a celestial scene with cherubs below
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a celestial scene with three main figures in the upper half and several cherubs below. In the center, a woman with light brown hair, wearing a blue-grey robe, kneels on a cloud, looking upwards with her hands clasped at her chest. To her left, a muscular, bearded man with long brown hair, draped in a reddish-brown cloth, extends both hands towards her head, appearing to place a crown. To her right, another bearded man with long white hair, draped in a golden-yellow cloth, also extends his hands towards her head, assisting in the crowning. Both male figures are depicted on clouds, surrounded by a warm, golden light that contrasts with the darker, cloudy background. Below the central woman, on a lower cloud, are three plump, nude cherubic figures. They are positioned in various poses, looking upwards towards the main scene. The overall color palette is rich, with warm browns, reds, and yellows, set against cooler blues and greys, and dark background tones.
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