Who created "The Birth of the Virgin"?

The Birth of the Virgin was created by Francesco Solimena in ca. 1690.

When was "The Birth of the Virgin" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1690.

What medium is "The Birth of the Virgin"?

The Birth of the Virgin is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Birth of the Virgin" in the public domain?

Yes, The Birth of the Virgin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Birth of the Virgin

Francesco Solimena

ca. 1690

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

80 1/2 x 67 1/4 in. (204.5 x 170.8 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

07.66

Tags

InfantsVirgin MaryMenWomenBirth

Art Historical Context

**The Birth of the Virgin**ca. 1690) by Francesco Solimena a sacred moment from Christian tradition: the nativity of the Virgin Mary, depicted with attendants including men and women gathered around the newborn infant. Painted in oil on canvas—a medium prized in the Baroque era for its luminous colors, fluid brushwork, and ability to convey dramatic light and shadow—this large-scale work (over 80 inches tall) would have commanded attention in a church or noble chapel. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1906, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings department. Solime...

About the Artist

Francesco Solimena · 1657–1747

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