The Visitation
c. 1475 - c. 1477
Medium
oak with traces of polychromy
Dimensions
67.8; 16.5; 52
About this artwork
eikenhout met sporen van polychromie
Art Historical Context
**The Visitation** by Adriaen van Wes, carved around 1475–1477, captures a pivotal biblical moment: the encounter between the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, announcing the coming births of Jesus and John the. This Netherlandish sculptor, active in Utrecht, was renowned for his intricate wooden religious figures that bridged Late Gothic traditions with emerging Renaissance naturalism. Van Wesel's work often adorned altarpieces and tabacles, emphasizing emotional depth and elegant drapery in scenes of devotion. Crafted from oak—a durable, fine-grained wood ideal for detailed carving—the ...