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Premium Framed Print : Madonna and Child Eating an Apple, 1525-1530. Creator: Cleve, Joos van (ca. 1485-1540)
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Madonna and Child Eating an Apple, 1525-1530. Creator: Cleve, Joos van (ca. 1485-1540)
Madonna and Child Eating an Apple, 1525-1530. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow
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Apple Christ Child Cleve Early Netherlandish Art Holy Family Italian Landscape Krakow Madonna And Child Muzeum Narodowe Rocky Landscape The Netherlands Mother Of God
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Madonna and Child Eating an Apple," a captivating masterpiece created by the Early Netherlandish artist Joos van Cleve around 1525-1530, is currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Muzeum Narodowe in Krakow, Poland. This exquisite oil on wood painting showcases the Holy Family in a serene and idyllic setting, with the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child seated on a lush, green grassy knoll. The tranquility of the scene is contrasted by the rugged Italian landscape in the background, with its rocky cliffs and clear, azure sky. At the center of the composition, the Virgin Mary tenderly offers an apple to her son, the Christ Child. This symbolic gesture alludes to the Biblical story of original sin, as recounted in the New Testament of the Bible. The apple, a universal symbol of temptation and knowledge, represents the fall of mankind. However, in this painting, the apple is presented as a symbol of nourishment and love, as Mary shares it with her child. The Madonna and Child are depicted in a warm, intimate embrace, their faces bathed in a soft, golden light. Mary's expression is one of gentle affection, while the Christ Child gazes up at her with a curious and playful expression. The intricate details of their clothing and the naturalistic representation of the apple add to the painting's lifelike quality and enhance its visual appeal. Joos van Cleve's mastery of technique and composition is evident in this stunning work of art, which exemplifies the Renaissance period's emphasis on realism and naturalism. The painting's timeless beauty continues to captivate viewers and inspire awe, making it a cherished addition to the Muzeum Narodowe's collection and a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and provoke thought.
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