Pere Girard
Saint Anne, Mother of the Virgin Mary

Artwork Detail
The Girard Master was a Valencian painter who included Catalan elements in his work, such as the embossed Cuphic (ancient Arabic) symbols which appear in the border of St Anne's garment, alongside the traditional colours, red symbolising divine love and green, immortality. The arms of both mother and daughter serve as thrones for their respective offspring. Anne's wimple is that of everyday women, whereas the Virgin is crowned as Queen of Heaven. Her son carries the orb of sovereignty, his right hand raised in the traditional gesture of blessing.
- Title
- Saint Anne, Mother of the Virgin Mary
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- circa 1470
- Medium
- tempera and gesso on panel
- Dimensions
- 1295 x 609 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1966
- Accession no
- 1966/26
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- International Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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