The Coronation of the Virgin
The Met
Artist: Niccolò di Buonaccorso(Italian, active Siena by 1372–died 1388 Siena)
Date: ca. 1380
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall, with engaged frame, 20 x 12 7/8 in. (50.8 x 32.7 cm); painted surface 17 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (44.8 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A gilded scene shows a bearded figure crowning another figure, surrounded by angels and cherubim
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular composition shows a crowning scene within an ornate gilded frame. At the top, a golden archway with a trefoil design frames the scene. Below this, a dense cluster of dark blue winged cherubim with small, light-skinned faces fills the upper background. In the center, a figure with a light beard, seated on the right, wears a pink tunic and a dark blue cloak, with a golden halo. This figure's right arm is raised, placing a crown on the head of another figure, seated on the left. The figure on the left wears a light blue cloak over a golden patterned dress, also with a golden halo, and is slightly bowed. Both figures sit on a golden, cloud-like throne or platform. Surrounding the two central figures are numerous angels with golden halos and light skin, their bodies mostly obscured by a reddish-orange, cloud-like background. Many have golden wings visible. Below the main throne, four larger angels are visible. Two are kneeling in the center, facing each other, dressed in elaborate golden and red patterned robes with striped wings. On the far left, an angel stands, holding a long staff-like object. On the far right, another angel stands, playing a stringed instrument resembling a viol. These four angels are positioned on a patterned floor with geometric designs in red, blue, and gold. The entire scene is set against a rich golden background, with details rendered in gold leaf.
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