The Holy Kinship

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The Holy Kinship

Late 15th century

Master of the Legend of Saint Anne (Netherlandish (active Ghent), active c. 1475–c. 1500)

This painting shows Anne, the Virgin’s mother, reading. The Virgin and the infant Christ are seen at her feet; other relatives of the Virgin’s maternal family are nearby.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

The Holy Kinship

Date:

Late 15th century

Artist:

Master of the Legend of Saint Anne (Netherlandish (active Ghent), active c. 1475–c. 1500)

Medium:

Oil on panel

Dimensions:

11 x 8 inches (27.9 x 20.3 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

John G. Johnson Collection, 1917

Accession Number:

Cat. 364

Geography:

Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europe

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