Coronation of the Virgin

The artwork Coronation of the Virgin is a painting created in 1640. It is currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts. The painting is by Peter Paul Rubens and measures 1.78 x 1.365 meters.

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary being crowned in heaven. She stands in the center, wearing a flowing blue robe, her hands clasped at her chest. Above her, God the Father, depicted as an elderly bearded man in white robes, and Jesus Christ, depicted as a youthful man with a golden halo, hold a crown above her head. God the Father holds a scepter in his left hand, symbolizing his power. A white dove, representing the Holy Spirit, hovers above them.

Surrounding the central figures are cherubs and putti, some holding palm leaves, symbolizing victory and martyrdom. The scene is bathed in a warm, golden light, creating a sense of divine radiance and joy. The composition is dynamic, with swirling drapery and the figures arranged in a pyramid shape, drawing the viewer's eye upwards towards the heavens.