Ceiling design_ The Virgin Mary Handing a Rosary to a Nun by Anonymous

Ceiling design_ The Virgin Mary Handing a Rosary to a Nun 18th century

painting, oil-paint, oil, canvas

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woman

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allegory

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baroque

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painting

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oil-paint

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oil

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canvas

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vanitas

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15_18th-century

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history-painting

This 18th-century ceiling design, attributed to an anonymous artist, depicts the Virgin Mary, surrounded by cherubs, handing a rosary to a kneeling nun. The scene is framed by an archway, above which a winged angel appears to ascend to heaven. The use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and ethereal atmosphere, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the moment. The artwork, currently housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the devotional art of the Baroque era, characterized by its emphasis on religious themes and dramatic composition.

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