Who created "The Coronation of the Virgin"?

The Coronation of the Virgin was created by Botticelli.

What medium is "The Coronation of the Virgin"?

The Coronation of the Virgin is Tempera on canvas, transferred from wood.

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

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

The Coronation of the Virgin

Botticelli

Medium

Tempera on canvas, transferred from wood

Dimensions

39 1/2 x 60 1/4 in. (100.3 x 153 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Jules Bache Collection, 1949

Accession Number

49.7.4

Tags

Virgin MaryMenSaintsSaint FrancisSaint John the BaptistCoronation of the Virgin

About this artwork

This majestic composition depicts the Coronation of the Virgin, a subject that held profound theological and artistic significance during the Italian Renaissance. Currently attributed to a follower of Botticelli and dated 1475-1499, this tempera painting on canvas (transferred from wood) measures 100.3 by 153 centimeters, representing a substantial altarpiece format. The attribution reflects scholarly reevaluation that determined the work was created by an accomplished artist working in Botticel...

The Coronation of the Virgin

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