The Virgin and Child with St. Christopher
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cima_da_Conegliano
gptkb:Domenico_Veneziano gptkb:House_of_Montefeltro gptkb:Filippo_Lippi |
| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:Renaissance_art_movement
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| gptkbp:art_style |
use of light and shadow
sfumato various interpretations by art historians balanced composition represents the Holy Family characteristic of Northern Renaissance reflects the values of the Renaissance society |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:unknown
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced Baroque artists
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| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
Christian art tradition
continues to be studied in art history. remains influential in religious art today part of Christian iconographic tradition |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_National_Gallery
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| gptkbp:color |
vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced religious art
European Renaissance art |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
represents maternal love
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| gptkbp:current_use |
well-preserved
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
100 cm x 70 cm
approximately 100 cm x 70 cm |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
featured in major art galleries
exhibited in various Renaissance art exhibitions |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
created during the Renaissance period
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important work in Renaissance studies
represents the theme of protection in Christian art |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Virgin and Child with St. Christopher
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired later depictions of St. Christopher
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Biblical stories
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:material |
ornate frame
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| gptkbp:medium |
oil on panel
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
tells a story of faith
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
depiction of St. Christopher carrying the Child Jesus
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| gptkbp:related_works |
other Virgin and Child paintings
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| gptkbp:restoration |
restored in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Marian_title
gptkb:Child_Jesus gptkb:St._Christopher |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
symbolizes faith and devotion
Mother and Child relationship symbol of faith and protection |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
depicts St. Christopher as a giant
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| gptkbp:technique |
layering of oil paint
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| gptkbp:themes |
divine protection
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| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:unknown
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| gptkbp:year_created |
circa 1500
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