On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P01168
- Author
- Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y (Spanish)
- Title
- The Coronation of the Virgin
- Chronology
- Ca. 1635
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 176 cm x 124 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COLECCION REAL
- Procedence
- Royal Collection
This was one of Isabel de Bourbon's
private devotional paintings. It's
composition is outstanding for its
balance and serenity, which calls
for calm and intimate
meditation.
While paintings and prints by
various authors, including El
Greco, Martin de Vos and even
Reubens, have been cited as formal
antecedents to this work,
Velasquez's personal interpretation
surpasses any affiliation.
Both the placement of the sacred
figures and the Virgin's gesture,
as well as the reddish tone of her
robes may be a subtle allusion to
the early cult of the Sacred Heart
of Mary.
This work was painted for the
chapel in the Queen's chambers at
the Madrid's Alcázar Palace.
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