Angels Entertaining the Holy Child
Marianne StokesLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1927)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1855–1927
About the artwork
"Angels Entertaining the Holy Child" is an artwork by Marianne Stokes. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own.
"Angels Entertaining the Holy Child" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Austrian, 1855–1927
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