Artwork
Virgin and Child, with Saints George and Catherine of Alexandria, and a Putto
Virgin and Child, with Saints George and Catherine of Alexandria, and a Putto is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Domenico Campagnola. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by Saint George on the left and Saint Catherine of Alexandria on the right.
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by Saint George on the left and Saint Catherine of Alexandria on the right. A putto is positioned at the bottom of the composition. The figures are set against a dark background, with the Virgin and Child standing out in bright red and blue robes. Saint George wears black armor, while Saint Catherine is dressed in a green gown. The putto is nude.
The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the Virgin's red robes contrasting with the cool tones of the background. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition.
This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Domenico Campagnola (Italian, 1500–1564).
Overview
The painting 'Virgin and Child, with Saints George and Catherine of Alexandria, and a Putto' is an oil on canvas work created by Italian artist Domenico Campagnola in 1520. It is a representative example of Mannerist art and is currently part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saint George and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, with a putto at the base. The figures are set against a dark background, emphasizing their significance through contrast.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro and a mix of warm and cool colors creates a sense of depth and volume. The Virgin's bright red robes stand out against the cool background tones, while the figures' varied attire adds to the composition's visual interest.
History & Provenance
Created in 1520 by Domenico Campagnola, the painting is now held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Campagnola was an Italian painter and printmaker active during the Venetian Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Campagnola (c. 1500–1564) was an Italian painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut of the Venetian Renaissance, but whose most influential works were his drawings of landscapes.
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