Artwork
Mary with the child and four saints
Mary with the child and four saints is a paint painting by the High Renaissance artist Andrea Previtali. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Mary with the Child and Four Saints is a religious painting created by Italian Renaissance artist Andrea Previtali around 1500. Executed in paint, it exemplifies the High Renaissance style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by four saints. The composition focuses attention on the infant, with all figures gazing at it, conveying a sense of reverence and adoration.
Technique & Style
Characterized by muted colors, predominantly browns and grays, the work features a landscape background with mountains and trees. The figures, dressed in varied robes and headwear, are rendered in a style consistent with the High Renaissance.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1500, the painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Previtali (c. 1480–1528) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bergamo. He was also called Andrea Cordelliaghi.
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