Artwork
The Virgin and Child with St Catherine
The Virgin and Child with St Catherine is an oil painting by Bartolommeo Ramenghi. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with St Catherine is a painting created around 1523 by Bartolommeo Ramenghi, also known as Bagnacavallo, using oil paint on an unspecified surface.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a religious scene featuring the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with Saint Catherine kneeling beside them, set against a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and water.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint achieves depth and richness in the colors, while skillful brushwork is evident in the intricate details of the figures' clothing, such as the Virgin's cloak and Saint Catherine's skirt.
History & Provenance
Ramenghi, trained under Francesco Francia, Lorenzo Costa, and Raphael, was a leading painter in Bologna after working on Vatican frescoes in Rome, and this work reflects his development as an artist in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Ramenghi (1484–1542), also called Bagnacavallo, il Bagnacavallo or il Baruffaldi, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, active in Emilia-Romagna.
