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Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt), c.149 Creator: Master of the Saint John Altarpiece
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Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt), c.149 Creator: Master of the Saint John Altarpiece
Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt), c.1490-c.1500.
St Anne is seated on a high throne beneath a canopy in a landscape, with her daughter Mary and grandson Jesus at her feet. Hanging behind them is a brocade cloth. The curtains of the canopy are held aloft by angels. Members of an unidentified family are kneeling on either side of the throne. On the left is the father, who is being presented by St Francis displaying the wound in his side, and his five sons, several of whom are monks or friars. On the right is the mother with St Lidwina and three daughters. Kneeling at the foot of the throne are five children, with a slightly older little boy to the left of them
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This exquisite 15th century painting, titled "Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt)" by the Master of the Saint John Altarpiece, offers a captivating depiction of the Holy Family and several saints, surrounded by an unidentified family in prayer. The scene unfolds in a lush landscape, with Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, seated on a high throne beneath a canopy held aloft by angels. Her daughter, the Virgin Mary, cradles the infant Jesus at her feet, while a brocade cloth hangs behind them. At the base of the throne, the donor family pays homage. On the left, the father is shown with St. Francis, who presents his wound in his side as a sign of devotion. He is accompanied by his five sons, some of whom are monks or friars. On the right, the mother is depicted with St. Lidwina and three daughters. Kneeling at the foot of the throne are five children, with a slightly older little boy to the left. This painting is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Low Countries during the fifteenth century. The figures are depicted with great detail and emotion, evoking a sense of reverence and devotion. The use of color and fabric adds depth and texture to the scene, transporting viewers to a time when faith and family were inextricably linked. The Master of the Saint John Altarpiece masterfully captures the essence of this biblical narrative, inviting us to reflect on the lives of these holy figures and the importance of family and faith in our own lives.
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