Artwork
Madonna and Child with infant St John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with infant St John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Correggio. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, Madonna and Child with infant St John the Baptist, is a work by Antonio da Correggio, held at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Madonna holding the naked Christ Child, with the infant St John the Baptist looking up at them, set against a backdrop of foliage.
Technique & Style
The composition is triangular, with muted colors dominating the palette, featuring shades of brown and green, creating an intimate atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1514, the painting is a representative work of Correggio's early style, now housed at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Allegri da Correggio (August 1489 – 5 March 1534), usually known as just Correggio (, also UK: , US: , Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter who was the foremost painter of the Parma school of the High…
