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The Coronation of the Virgin
Francisco Ribaltaabout 1600–1628
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Tumbling angels support the Virgin Mary as she graciously accepts the crown as Queen of Heaven. During the mid-1660s, the Coronation of the Virgin was a very popular subject in Catholic circles, especially in Spain. Francisco Ribalta treated the theme with remarkable dynamism and originality. He applied wash to strengthen the vigorous pen work and to unite the composition. The arched upper section suggests that he made the drawing in preparation for an altar painting.
Details
- Title: The Coronation of the Virgin
- Creator: Francisco Ribalta
- Date Created: about 1600–1628
- Physical Dimensions: 28.7 × 18.7 cm (11 5/16 × 7 3/8 in.)
- Type: Drawing
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Pen and brown ink and brown wash
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 94.GA.90
- Culture: Spanish
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
- Creator Display Name: Francisco Ribalta (Spanish, 1565 - 1628)
- Classification: Drawings (Visual Works)
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