Mary and the Child in a crown of flowers, fruits and vegetables by Jacob Jordaens

Mary and the Child in a crown of flowers, fruits and vegetables 

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gouache

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egg art

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fantasy art

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possibly oil pastel

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japanese art

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underpainting

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facial painting

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolor

This Baroque-style painting by Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. The painting is filled with symbolic elements, including an abundance of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The vibrant colors and intricate details are characteristic of Jordaens' work, which often explores religious themes. The presence of a skull in the foreground may allude to the fleeting nature of life, while the other elements symbolize the bounty of the natural world.

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