This Coronation of Mary, by Lorenzo Monaco, is marvelous when viewed in close-up. It's at the National Gallery of Art in London. (Tip: use full-screen; then zoom.)
Bonus: This Madonna and Child, also by Monaco, is different but equally lovely. It's at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Hi Keara,
Hope you are well.
In 1982, I was fortunate to be able to visit the National Gallery of Art with my parents. That was after I graduated from college at age 32. Seeing this Madonna and Child brings me back to the wonder of standing in front of the paintings from that period -- among my favorites in the entire National Gallery. It was astounding how fresh and new those paintings looked.
I have a new URL:
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Kind wishes always,
am
Posted by: am | June 26, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Another couple of somethings that really do make the difference. Thank you.
Posted by: Marsha Calhoun | June 28, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Haven't been to visit in a while and I'm just delighted to see this. Such radiance!
Thank you!
Eri
Posted by: Eri | July 06, 2013 at 09:37 AM
am, Thank you so much for your comment. I love picturing you, along with your parents, in front of this and similar paintings! :-)
Posted by: Keara | July 27, 2013 at 05:10 PM
Marsha, how lovely to see you. :-) I'd been asking myself whether I should continue with S.t.B., and then your comment, along with am's and Eri's, "made all the difference" to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
Posted by: Keara | July 27, 2013 at 05:11 PM