Artwork
Maria cu Iisus în brațe și Ioan Botezătorul copil
Maria cu Iisus în brațe și Ioan Botezătorul copil is an unspecified painting by anonim italian. It is held in the collection of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest. The painting depicts a serene scene with a woman holding a baby, accompanied by a younger boy.
About this work
Overview
The painting depicts a serene scene with a woman holding a baby, accompanied by a younger boy. The figures are set against a dark, leafy green background.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, dressed in a dark blue-green robe, holds a bare-chested baby in her lap, while a younger boy in a red sash looks up at them. The figures are likely representations of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, and the infant John the Baptist.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and volume. The woman's skin appears three-dimensional against the shadows, and the soft light on their faces enhances the overall effect.
Artist & collection
Madonna and Child
Madona cu Pruncul
Madonna and Child with an Angel
The Virgin and the Child with St John the Baptist, St John the Evangelist and an Angel
Mary and Child
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
A Virgem Maria com o Menino Jesus
Madonna and Child
The Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist
Virgin and Child
Maria cu Iisus si Sfântul Ioan