The Story
Virgin and Child with Angels by Bernard van Orley.
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Virgin and Child with Angels
Bernard van Orley
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Virgin and Child with Angels by Bernard van Orley.
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“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.