The Vision of saint Hermann Joseph with Mary
1630 | Anthonis van Dyck
The Premonstratensian monk’s vision of his betrothal to Mary was the apotheosis of his marked veneration of the Virgin Mary. Deep affection, devotion and emotion are to be found in the posture, gestures and countenance of the kneeling monk. In contrast Mary seems distanced, aloof and cool. The smiling angel, its arm and shoulder uncovered, assumes the role of intermediary both in terms of composition and content. All emotion seems to be focused on his swirling robe.
The Premonstratensian monk’s vision of his betrothal to Mary was the apotheosis of his marked veneration of the Virgin Mary. Deep affection, devotion and emotion are to be found in the posture, gestures and countenance of the kneeling monk. In contrast Mary seems distanced, aloof and cool. The smiling angel, its arm and shoulder uncovered, assumes the role of intermediary both in terms of composition and content. All emotion seems to be focused on his swirling robe.
Artist:
Anthonis van Dyck (1599 Antwerpen - 1641 London) DNB
Time:
1630
Object Name
Painting
Culture
Flemish
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
159,5 cm x 129 cm x 3 cm
Framed: 188 cm x 159 cm x 11 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 488
Provenance
1630 Marian Congregation of the Jesuits, Antwerp; 1776 acquired from the Jesuit congregation in Antwerp