Artwork
Mary with the child
Mary with the child is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Antonello de Saliba. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Mary with the Child is a painting by Antonello de Saliba, created around 1490. It is a representation of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, veiled and dressed in dark clothing, cradling the naked Christ Child. The scene is set against a landscape background featuring trees, mountains, and a light sky.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the figures illuminated by a soft light. The contrast between the dark clothing and the baby's nudity adds to the visual impact of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Antonello de Saliba, the artist, was an Italian painter active in Sicily and Calabria, trained by his cousin Jacobello da Messina and influenced by his uncle Antonello da Messina.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio de Saliba, or Antonello de Saliba or Resaliba, (c.1466-c.1535) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, mainly active in Sicily and Calabria.
