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Coronation of the Virgin
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This panel once formed the left wing of an altarpiece originally located in a Cistercian convent in the German town of Fröndenberg. The Coronation of the Virgin was a common subject; though it is not based on a biblical text it often appeared in medieval books of hours as a focus of contemplation. It represents the culminating event in the life of Mary. Here, Christ and the Virgin are housed in an architectural setting; the Virgin kneels before Christ as he crowns her in the company of a group of angels. The color palette is particularly rich: pink, deep red, blue, and a delicate green as well as large areas of gold leaf. The well-developed, proportional figures, modeled drapery, and detailed architectural throne suggest an artist with a high level of experience and sophistication.
| Artist / Maker | Master of the Fröndenberg Altarpiece |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1410 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany |
| Medium | tempera and gold on wood |
| Dimensions | Framed: 77 x 59.5 x 8 cm (30 5/16 x 23 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.); Unframed: 64.8 x 47.5 cm (25 1/2 x 18 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
The artist is named for the former high altar of the Cistercian convent at Fröndenberg on the Ruhr, of which a panel in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art formed a part. He was active in Westphalia in the early 1400s. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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