Who painted Saint Bernard and the Virgin?

Saint Bernard and the Virgin was painted by Alonso Cano in 1645.

Where can I see Saint Bernard and the Virgin?

Saint Bernard and the Virgin is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Saint Bernard and the Virgin?

Saint Bernard and the Virgin is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Saint Bernard and the Virgin?

Museum-quality prints of Saint Bernard and the Virgin are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint Bernard and the Virgin

Alonso Cano , 1645

Saint Bernard and the Virgin is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Alonso Cano. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Saint Bernard and the Virgin, an oil painting by Alonso Cano from 1645, presents a devotional scene featuring two central figures against a dark background.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, dressed in red and blue, holding a baby, positioned above a gold object on a red wall. Saint Bernard, in a white robe, kneels in reverence on the right, gazing up at her in a moment of prayer or devotion.

Technique & Style

Cano employs chiaroscuro, leveraging light and shadow to create depth and evoke emotion within the composition. A circular window with an iron cross on the right adds architectural detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1645, the painting is now part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.