The Virgin and Child with Saint Helena
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
painting
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| gptkbp:artist |
unknown
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
Renaissance_art
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| gptkbp:artwork |
layering of paint
recognized by art critics various interpretations by art historians remains a subject of study in art history detailed facial expressions influenced later religious paintings influenced subsequent artists considered a masterpiece of its time use of glazes balanced composition of figures symbolizes purity and motherhood part_of_a_long_tradition_of_Virgin_and_Child_depictions |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:colors |
vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:condition |
well-preserved
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
gptkb:European_Renaissance
created in a period of religious reform part_of_European_cultural_heritage |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
important_in_Christian_iconography
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
reflects religious devotion of the time
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| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Virgin_Mary
gptkb:Saint_Helena Child Jesus |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
approximately 60 cm x 45 cm
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
exhibited in various art galleries |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
created_during_the_height_of_Renaissance_art
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
subject of academic research
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
represents the role of women in religious art
depicts_a_saint_associated_with_the_True_Cross |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Virgin and Child with Saint Helena
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Christian_art
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
earlier medieval art
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| gptkbp:influenceOn |
inspired modern religious art
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
Biblical narratives
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:medium |
oil on panel
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
use of light and shadow
featured in major art exhibitions |
| gptkbp:patronage |
commissioned for a church
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
other_depictions_of_Virgin_and_Child
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| gptkbp:renovated |
underwent restoration in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:style |
Renaissance
characteristic_of_Northern_Renaissance |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
represents maternal love
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
includes symbols of holiness
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| gptkbp:theme |
Mother and Child
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
circa 1500
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