Head of the Virgin Mary by Unknown Artist. A close-up oil portrait of a woman with downcast eyes, wearing a deep blue hood lined with vibrant red.

Head of the Virgin Mary

Unknown Artist

1751 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative 18th-century religious portrait of the Virgin Mary, rendered with rich color and soulful detail.

$242

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This poignant 18th-century oil study captures the Virgin Mary in a moment of quiet, sorrowful contemplation. Attributed to a Slovak master of the late Baroque period, the work is defined by the striking contrast between its deep blue mantle and luminous red lining, highlighting a masterful treatment of light and human emotion.