Virgin and Child Enthroned
The Met
Artist: Bohemian Painter(active Prague, 1340s)
Date: ca. 1345–50
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil(?) and gold on wood
Dimensions: 10 3/16 × 7 15/16 × 7/16 in. (25.8 × 20.2 × 1.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, George T. Delacorte Jr. Gift, by exchange; Michel David-Weill Gift; The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer and Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Malcom P. Ripley, by exchange; The Rendl Fund; Lila Acheson Wallace Gift; and funds from various donors, by exchange, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Crowned woman holding a child on a throne within an ornate architectural setting
Detailed Description
The image depicts a crowned woman holding a child, seated on a throne, within an elaborate architectural structure. The woman, positioned centrally, wears a dark olive-green robe over a blue garment with gold trim, and a white veil. A gold crown with red and blue jewels sits on her head, and a light blue halo encircles her head. Her skin is a muted olive tone. She holds a child, also with olive-toned skin, dressed in a pink tunic, on her left lap. The child has a gold halo and looks slightly to the left. The woman's gaze is directed downwards and to her right. They are seated on a white and pink throne with small red and blue columns. Behind them, a rich red fabric with gold floral patterns hangs, draped over the top of the throne. This fabric is bordered by a multi-colored fringe. The throne is set within a complex, golden architectural structure that fills the background. On the left, the structure features arched openings, small columns, and geometric patterns. On the right, a tall, narrow window with a grid-like pattern is visible. The overall color palette is dominated by gold, red, olive-green, and blue, with accents of pink and white. The painting has a slightly aged appearance with visible cracks in the paint.
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