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The Virgin Crowned by the Infant Christ, in or after c.1646. Creator: Thomas Willeboirts
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The Virgin Crowned by the Infant Christ, in or after c.1646. Creator: Thomas Willeboirts
The Virgin Crowned by the Infant Christ, in or after c.1646
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1640s Crowning Life Of Christ Infancy Infant Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
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Thomas Willeboirts' painting, "The Virgin Crowned by the Infant Christ," dates back to the 1640s and is a striking example of Dutch Baroque art from the Low Countries in Europe. This oil on canvas work of art depicts the Virgin Mary, dressed in rich fabrics adorned with floral patterns, holding the infant Jesus. The title of the painting refers to the moment when Jesus places a crown on his mother's head, symbolizing her queenship and her role as the Mother of God. The Virgin Mary gazes directly at the viewer with a serene expression, while the infant Jesus looks up at her with a knowing and mature gaze, as if acknowledging the significance of the moment. The use of color and light in the painting is masterful, with the warm tones of the Virgin's robes contrasting against the cool tones of the background. This painting is an allegory of the biblical story of the Infancy of Christ, which is a popular theme in Christian art. The scene is reminiscent of other works by Thomas Bosschaert, who was a contemporary of Willeboirts and a fellow Dutch painter. The painting is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is cherished as a valuable heritage art piece and an important representation of the artistic heritage of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century.
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