Artwork
Madonna in trono con il Bambino e i Santi Zeno e Nicolò
Madonna in trono con il Bambino e i Santi Zeno e Nicolò is an unspecified painting by Domenico Morone. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
Domenico Morone's 'Madonna in trono con il Bambino e i Santi Zeno e Nicolò' is a painting from around 1490, characteristic of the Veronese school of the early Renaissance. It is currently housed in the Pinacoteca di Brera.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, flanked by Saints Zeno and Nicholas. The scene conveys a sense of reverence and importance, with the figures arranged in a formal composition.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in a style typical of the Veronese school, with attention to detail and a use of color that emphasizes the figures' clothing and the throne. The background features a blue sky with clouds and red ribbons.
History & Provenance
Domenico Morone was a member of a family of artists established in Verona since the mid-15th century. He is believed to have trained under Francesco Boni da Padova.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Morone (c. 1442 – 1518) was an Italian painter from Verona, painting in an early Renaissance style. Much of his work has not survived, notably his fresco cycles. He was considered by Vasari to be second only to…
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