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Tapestry depicting St. Luke painting the Virgin, copy by Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Tapestry depicting St. Luke painting the Virgin, copy by Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
Tapestry depicting St. Luke painting the Virgin, copy by Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Tapestry Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:XV sec.. Artist:Flemish School, Van der Weyden, Rogier (copy from)
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-023653-0000
Media ID 33114488
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Evangelist Jesus Christ Christ Child Life And Representations Of The Virgin Luke Virgin Mary Christian Religion Subject
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This photograph captures a remarkable tapestry housed within the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris. The tapestry, titled "Tapestry depicting St. Luke painting the Virgin" is a copy of an original Flemish work by Rogier van der Weyden from the 15th century. The intricate details of this piece are beautifully preserved, showcasing the mastery of both Van der Weyden and the Flemish School. The tapestry depicts St. Luke, one of the four evangelists, diligently painting a portrait of the Virgin Mary. This religious subject matter reflects the Christian faith prevalent during the Renaissance period. The composition exudes elegance with its Renaissance-Baroque style elements and architectural motifs visible in columns and building sections surrounding St. Luke and his subject. Both figures are adorned in elaborate costumes that reflect fashion trends from that era. As we gaze at this photograph, we are transported back to Europe's first millennium when art flourished under various styles and periods like Early Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with religious themes throughout history. Capturing this momentous artwork is Alinari Fratelli, renowned for their exceptional photography skills since 1852. Their expertise shines through as they skillfully capture every detail of this masterpiece. This photograph offers us a glimpse into not only artistic brilliance but also cultural heritage as it showcases an important piece from one of the world's most renowned museums – The Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
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