The Story
Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Anthony van Dyck.
Bequest of Lillian S.
Timken, 1959.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Anthony van Dyck
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Anthony van Dyck.
Bequest of Lillian S.
Timken, 1959.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.