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Panel of a diptych: The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, c.1480. Creator: Memling, Hans (1433/40-1494)
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Panel of a diptych: The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, c.1480. Creator: Memling, Hans (1433/40-1494)
Panel of a diptych: The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, c.1480. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich
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1480 Alte Pinakothek Anna Anna Selbdritt Anne Christ Child Early Netherlandish Art Hans 1433 40 1494 Holy Family Infant Christ Memling Mother Of The Virgin Mary Munich Saint Anne The Netherlands Virgin With Child Mother Of God Virgin And Child
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This stunning panel, created by the renowned Early Netherlandish artist Hans Memling around 1480, is a captivating depiction of the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, now housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The painting is a part of a diptych, with the other panel featuring Saint John the Baptist. Memling masterfully employs the technique of Anna Selbdritt, or Anne with the Child, which places the Virgin Mary as a young girl between her mother, Saint Anne, and the Christ Child. This composition emphasizes the continuity of the maternal lineage and the divine plan of the Incarnation. The scene is set in a serene, idyllic landscape, with the Virgin and Child seated on a lush, green carpet, while Saint Anne, holding a rod, stands behind them, her hands resting on their shoulders. The Christ Child reaches out to touch the hand of his grandmother, symbolizing the bond between the generations and the unity of the Holy Family. The intricate details and subtle nuances of Memling's oil on wood painting reflect the artistic achievements of the Renaissance period. The figures are rendered with lifelike realism, while the rich colors and textures convey a sense of depth and dimensionality. The New Testament narrative of the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne is a popular theme in Christian art, and Memling's interpretation is a testament to the enduring appeal of this story. This painting invites viewers to contemplate the sacred bond between the generations and the divine nature of the Holy Family.
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