Visitation (van der Weyden)
Visitation is a c.1445 oil on panel painting of the Visitation by Rogier van der Weyden, now in the Museum der bildenden Künste in Leipzig. It is linked to Luke 1:40.[1]
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| Artist | Rogier van der Weyden |
| Year | c.1445 |
| Medium | oil on panel |
| Location | Museum der bildenden Künste, Leipzig |
| Owner | Museum der bildenden Kunste |
Composition
Mary's posture is used to symbolize her status as the Mother of Christ. The view behind Mary is panoramic, suggesting that she has walked a long distance. Mary's posture is straight, in comparison to Elizabeth, who has her knee slightly bent towards the ground. Both of the women have a hand placed upon the stomach of the other. Near the door of the mansion, Zachary, the husband of Elizabeth, plays with a dog.[1]
References
- "Rogier van der Weyden: Visitation". ArtBible.info. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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