Virgin and Child with Saint Anne
Artist
Unknown
Datemid 1400s
MediumWood | Polychrome
DimensionsOverall: 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
ClassificationsEuropean art
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object number55.50.11
Terms
- Religion
- Mary
- Christ child
- Saints
- Gold
- Red
- Green
- Unknown
- Rhein Area
- France
On View
On viewLabel TextVirgin and Child with Saint Anne, mid 1400s Rhenish, Cologne Wood This sweetly disarming work represents three generations of the extended family of Jesus. The Virgin’s mother, Saint Anne, cradles both her daughter and grandson, Jesus, in her arms. The medieval cult of Saint Anne celebrated her role as Mary’s virtuous, nurturing forbearer, and works like this one honor her as the matronly guardian of the entire Holy Family. Such warmly familial images reflect a new emphasis on the human nature of Christ and his saintly relatives. Gift of Lillian Malcove 55.50.11