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Madonna of the Cherubim
Madonna of the Cherubim is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. It dates from 1493 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
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Overview
The Madonna of the Cherubim is a painting created around 1485 by Andrea Mantegna, an Italian Renaissance artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, surrounded by cherubs in various poses. Mary's serene expression and downward gaze contrast with the dynamic movement of the cherubs, while the Christ child looks up at her.
Technique & Style
Mantegna's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the central figures. The soft blue background with white clouds adds to the overall effect, drawing the viewer's eye to Mary and the Christ child.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Mantegna (UK: , US: ; Italian: ; c. 1431 – September 13, 1506) was an Italian Renaissance painter, a student of Roman archaeology, and the son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. Like other artists of the time, Mantegna…
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