Visitation (van der Weyden)
Visitation is a c.1445 oil on panel painting of the Visitation by Rogier van der Weyden, now in the Museum der bildenden Künste in Leipzig. It is linked to Luke 1:40.[1]
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| Artist | Rogier van der Weyden |
| Year | c.1445 |
| Medium | oil on panel |
| Location | Museum der bildenden Künste, Leipzig |
| Owner | Museum der bildenden Kunste |
Composition
The panoramic view behind Mary suggests that she has come a long way. Her status as the Mother of Christ is symbolized by her posture – Mary stands up straight where Elizabeth genuflexes slightly. Both women place a hand on each other's stomach. Before the entrance to the peculiar castle-like mansion we can see the Elizabeth's husband Zachary, playing with a dog.[1]
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