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Saint Luke Painting the Madonna and Child
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
According to legend, St. Luke* painted the portrait of Mary. In the Netherlands this theme has been depicted in painting and printmaking since the 15th century: Mary sits, with the Child, as model for the painting saint, who is recognizable by the ox, his evangelist symbol. St. Luke is here represented as a contemporary master with palette, brush and painting staff. In the adjacent room a servant grinds paint.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHeilige Lucas schildert Madonna met kind. 1526-07-28. Dirck Vellert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
