Artwork
Madona cu Pruncul
Madona cu Pruncul is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Luini Bernardino. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest.
About this work
Overview
Madona cu Pruncul is a painting by Bernardino Luini, a High Renaissance artist from northern Italy, created around 1516. It is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The figures are set against a dark, plain background, emphasizing their interaction. Mary's calm demeanor and gentle touch convey a sense of serenity and maternal affection.
Technique & Style
Luini's work is characterized by elegant figures with elongated eyes, a style often referred to as Luinesque. The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the rendering of the baby's soft skin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Luini (c. 1480/82 – June 1532) was a north Italian painter from Leonardo's circle during the High Renaissance. Both Luini and Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio were said to have worked with Leonardo directly; he…
