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Painting created by hand on an altarpiece in old wood, depicting Mary holding up a standing toddler Jesus . The painting was created from the artist’s imagination. Inspired by the painting practices of the Middle Ages, he attempted to revisit this austere but refined style. The particular shape of this altarpiece is referred to as a spire, or a typically triangular shape with a purely decorative tip.

The Virgin Mary is wearing a red gown, symbolic of an unworldly power, and a blue stole, representing faithfulness.

Jesus, depicted standing, is wearing a white tunic as a symbol of innocence and purity.

The unusual background is interesting. It immerses the two figures in gold leaf, recalling and reflecting traditional stylistic practices of Medieval painting. This gold backdrop is intended to evoke the Sacred celestial sphere, to which man is denied access.

The details of Mary’s facial features are certainly a strong demonstration of the artist’s talents.