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Visitation (van der Weyden)

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Visitation
ArtistRogier van der Weyden
Yearc.1445
Mediumoil on panel
LocationMuseum der bildenden Künste, Leipzig
OwnerMuseum der bildenden Kunste

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]

Composition[edit]

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]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Rogier van der Weyden: Visitation". ArtBible.info. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved 2020-05-02.