Mary and ChildDierec Bouts · 1465
Northern Renaissance
1465
37.0 x 27.0 cm
Dierec Bouts (1410 – 1475)
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About this artwork
- Title: Mary and Child
- Artist: Dierec Bouts
- Year: 1465
- Original dimensions: 37.0 x 27.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: balanced
- Topics: religious, virgin, virgin mary
Questions & Answers
Toward which tone does "Mary and Child" lean?
The dominant hue of "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts is amber to saffron. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
Which artist is "Mary and Child" attributed to?
"Mary and Child" is attributed to Dierec Bouts.
What subjects appear in "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts?
"Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts depicts: religious, virgin, virgin mary, children.
In what year was "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts created?
The creation of "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts is dated 1465.
What level of contrast does "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts show?
The light-dark contrast of "Mary and Child" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
What orientation does "Mary and Child" by Dierec Bouts have?
The format of "Mary and Child" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
How old was Dierec Bouts when creating "Mary and Child" in 1465?
Dierec Bouts made "Mary and Child" at the age of 55. The artist was born in 1410 and the work is dated 1465.