Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele

The Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele is a large painting finished around 1434–1436 by Jan van Eyck. It shows Joris van der Paele, who was the donor portrait of the painting, with a number of saints.^[1] The Virgin Mary is at the centre of the painting on a throne with Jesus Christ as a baby in her arms. The painting is set in a rounded church with the throne being where the altar would be.^[2]^[3] Many people believe the painting to be one of van Eyck's best, with some calling it a "masterpiece of masterpieces".^[4]

References

↑ Brine (2015), 186
↑ Dhanens (1980), 215
↑ Smith (2004), 225
↑ Van Der Elst (1944), 65

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Media related to Madonna with Canon van der Paele by Jan van Eyck at Wikimedia Commons

[b186-1] Brine (2015), 186

[Dhanens_1980_215-2] Dhanens (1980), 215

[s225-3] Smith (2004), 225

[vdE65-4] Van Der Elst (1944), 65

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