The Virgin and Child with Saints Barbara and Catherine

Artist: Quinten Massys
Artwork: The Virgin and Child with Saints Barbara and Catherine
Description: This painting is a triptych, with the central panel depicting the Virgin and Child enthroned, with Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine standing on either side. The Virgin is seated on a Gothic throne, with the Christ Child standing on her lap. She is holding a book in her left hand and is reaching out to touch the Christ Child with her right hand. Saint Barbara is standing on the left side of the throne, holding a palm frond in her left hand and a book in her right hand. Saint Catherine is standing on the right side of the throne, holding a sword in her left hand and a book in her right hand.
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