Background information
St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child
Where?
Who?
Why?
When?
Textures
Look at all these different textures used in the painting - can you guess what they are? What do you think they would feel like? Click the images to see if you're right!
St Luke's Studio
The artist has allowed his audience a glimpse into the art studio of St Luke. We can see an easel with a half-finished painting on it as well as his tools including a palette and paints. Click on the green 'eye' button to see the tools in more detail.
The subject (topic or story) of the painting comes from a 6th-century legend that St Luke was the first to draw a portrait of the Virgin Mary. This was a popular topic during the Renaissance with many artists creating their own interpretation of the story. Look at these different versions and think about the similarities and differences in the way it is interpreted. Hover your mouse over each image to zoom in.
Dieric Bouts c. 1440-1475
Rogier van der Weyden c. 1435-40
Jan Gossaert, c.1520
The painting coming 'home'
St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child Interactive Image
Bowes Museum Project
Created on January 13, 2021
Welcome to this interactive version of 'Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child' created by the Bowes Museum! Your task is to explore and learn about this 15th-century painting. Use the blue 'information' button on every page to get you started and explore by clicking the 'eyes' or 'question marks'
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Background information
St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child
Where?
Who?
Why?
When?
Textures
Look at all these different textures used in the painting - can you guess what they are? What do you think they would feel like? Click the images to see if you're right!
St Luke's Studio
The artist has allowed his audience a glimpse into the art studio of St Luke. We can see an easel with a half-finished painting on it as well as his tools including a palette and paints. Click on the green 'eye' button to see the tools in more detail.
The subject (topic or story) of the painting comes from a 6th-century legend that St Luke was the first to draw a portrait of the Virgin Mary. This was a popular topic during the Renaissance with many artists creating their own interpretation of the story. Look at these different versions and think about the similarities and differences in the way it is interpreted. Hover your mouse over each image to zoom in.
Dieric Bouts c. 1440-1475
Rogier van der Weyden c. 1435-40
Jan Gossaert, c.1520
The painting coming 'home'