Virgin and Child with Saint Anne Presenting Anna van Nieuwenhove
The Met
Artist: Master of the Saint Ursula Legend(Netherlandish, active late 15th century)
Date: 1479–82
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: Overall, with engaged frame 23 5/8 x 17 3/4 in. (59.9 x 45 cm); painted surface 19 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. (49.8 x 34.3 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A kneeling woman with a book faces three standing figures, including a baby, in a landscape
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts four figures in a landscape and against a patterned background. On the left, a woman kneels in profile, facing right. She wears a long, dark gown with a light-colored trim at the neckline and hem. Her hair is covered by a dark cap and a sheer white veil. She holds a small, open book in her hands. Behind her, a green, hilly landscape with a city of tall buildings and a body of water is visible under a blue sky. On the right, three figures are arranged. An older woman, wearing a white wimple and veil, a red dress, and a dark blue cloak lined with green, stands centrally with open hands. To her right and slightly in front, a younger woman with a golden crown holds a nude baby. The younger woman wears a blue dress with a white collar and red trim. Behind these three figures is a rich red and gold patterned textile. To the far right, a green, hilly landscape with a castle-like structure is visible under a blue sky. At the bottom of the painting, a gold band contains a line of black text with some words highlighted in red. The text reads: "Te meuduenhoue coumr Domicella Johannis et michaelis Obit De blasere nata Johanne Anna sub M et quatri X octo sed recipe totam octobris quita pace quiescat Amen"
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