Artwork
Madonna and Child with the Magdalen
Madonna and Child with the Magdalen is a print by the Baroque artist Carlo Maratta. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Madonna and Child with the Magdalen is a print by Carlo Maratti, an Italian artist active in Rome during the late 17th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by Mary Magdalene, a common subject in Maratti's work, reflecting his focus on religious themes.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions, typical of the Baroque style, with chiaroscuro creating a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The work is dated to around 1684-1694, consistent with Maratti's active period; it is now held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.
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