Virgin and Child With St. Anne and a Franciscan donor

Virgin and Child With St. Anne and a Franciscan donor by Hugo van der Goes
Artist
Hugo van der Goes
Date
c.1475
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The painting titled Virgin and Child With St. Anne and a Franciscan donor exemplifies Northern renaissance Northern renaissance religious religious painting. Created with oil on wood, it showcases intricate detail and vibrant coloration characteristic of its period. The composition features the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus, with St. Anne and a Franciscan donor depicted alongside, emphasizing themes of faith and devotion. Housed in the Oldmasters Museum in Brussels, this piece highlights masterful techniques of European painters from the 15th to the 18th centuries, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic sensibilities of the era.

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