Artwork
Virgin and Child with St. Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Anne (?)
Virgin and Child with St. Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Anne (?) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Battista Franco Veneziano. It dates from 1545 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing by Battista Franco depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ child accompanied by two female saints.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Battista Franco depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ child accompanied by two female saints. The composition is characterized by twisting, dynamic figures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the Virgin and Child flanked by Saints Catherine and possibly Anne. The identities of the saints are suggested by their presence and actions, but the exact subject is not definitively established.
Technique & Style
Franco's drawing is marked by sinuous, twisting forms and a soft, shaded treatment that creates a sense of movement and depth. The figures' poses and the overall composition reflect the influence of Michelangelo's work.
Context
Franco was active in the period immediately following Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. His drawing style and compositional choices reflect the impact of Michelangelo's innovations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Battista Franco Veneziano (c. 1510 - 1561), baptized Giovanni Battista Franco, was an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker in etching active in Rome, Urbino, and Venice in the mid 16th century. He is also known as…
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