Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele

The Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele is a large painting finished around 1434–1436 by Jan van Eyck. It shows Joris van der Paele, who was the donor portrait of the painting, with a number of saints.Brine (2015), 186 The Virgin Mary is at the centre of the painting on a throne with Jesus Christ as a baby in her arms. The painting is set in a rounded church with the throne being where the altar would be.Dhanens (1980), 215Smith (2004), 225 Many people believe the painting to be one of van Eyck's best, with some calling it a "masterpiece of masterpieces".Van Der Elst (1944), 65

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Category:15th-century paintings
Category:Depictions of Mary, mother of Jesus