The canvas by Vouet has a religious theme, namely the 'Madonna in adoration of the Christ child'. The figures are clearly lit and stand out against the dark stable in the background. On the far right, there are tall trees in a landscape. The work arose during Vouet's stay in Rome around 1624.
Specifications
| Title | Mary Adoring the Christ child |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 119 cm Width 132 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Simon Vouet
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| Accession number | 3171 (OK) |
| Credits | Purchased 1988 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1988 |
| Creation date | in circa 1623 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | France > Western Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Simon Vouet
Parijs 1590 - Parijs 1649
Simon Vouet was born in Paris and travelled and worked in Italy between 1612 and 1627. In Rome he became president of the Academy. In 1627 he took the style he...
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