Artwork
Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child is an oil painting by Bartolomeo Montagna. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Overview
The painting 'Madonna and Child' is an oil on panel work created by Bartolomeo Montagna around 1500. It is characteristic of the Venetian Renaissance style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child on her lap, a common subject in Montagna's work. The figures are set against a landscape background featuring trees, hills, and a distant building.
Technique & Style
Montagna's style is marked by soft, delicate figures and the incorporation of marble architectural elements, though the latter is not visible here. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, typical of Venetian Renaissance painting influenced by Giovanni Bellini.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum. Montagna was active in Vicenza and other northern Italian cities, producing works that reflect the artistic trends of his time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo (or Bartolommeo) Montagna (UK: , US: , Italian: ; 1450?– 11 October 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter who mainly worked in Vicenza.
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