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The Virgin Mary Spinning with the Christ Child and an Angel
Jacques Bellange (mentioned on object), c. 1602 - c. 1616
While the Christ Child slumbers, an angel attentively holds Mary’s distaff. Her carefully spun thread is easy to follow. According to the Apocrypha, Mary mended priestly vestments already at a young age. Bellange favoured religious themes, and often took an unusual approach. Mary’s elongated body is characteristic of his elegant yet eccentric style.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-2012-53
- Dimensionsheight 255 mm x width 186 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en gravure