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Madonna and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist (La Madonna della Scodella)
Madonna and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist (La Madonna della Scodella) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1606 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Madonna and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist (La Madonna della Scodella) is a print created by Annibale Carracci in 1606 using a combination of etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of four figures: the Madonna and Child, Saint Elizabeth, and John the Baptist. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity, with the figures engaged in a moment of interaction, as the Christ child reaches out to John.
Technique & Style
Carracci employed etching and engraving to achieve a high level of detail and contrast in the print. The technique allowed for the creation of fine lines and a range of tonal values, resulting in a nuanced representation of the figures and their expressions.
History & Provenance
Annibale Carracci, a prominent Italian artist, created this work during his time in Rome, where he contributed to the development of the Baroque style by integrating classical influences with greater dynamism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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