Artwork
Thronende Maria mit dem Kind, von den Heiligen Joseph, Antonius von Padua und Francesco Borgia verehrt
Thronende Maria mit dem Kind, von den Heiligen Joseph, Antonius von Padua und Francesco Borgia verehrt is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Federiko Benković. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Thronende Maria mit dem Kind, von den Heiligen Joseph, Antonius von Padua und Francesco Borgia verehrt is a 1727 oil painting by Federico Bencovich, a Croatian-Italian late Baroque painter. The work features a dramatic scene with five figures, centered around the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, set against a predominantly dark palette with strategic red and white highlights.
Subject & Meaning
This composition conveys a scene of veneration and spiritual connection among the depicted saints and the Holy Family.
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a pedestal, clad in a red robe, holding the Christ Child. She is revered by Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony of Padua, who kneel in devotion, while Saint Francis Borgia is represented by a winged figure floating above, pointing downwards. This composition conveys a scene of veneration and spiritual connection among the depicted saints and the Holy Family.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Rococo style with late Baroque undertones, the painting utilizes thick brushstrokes in certain areas. A notable feature is the application of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing strong contrasts between light and dark to create dramatic effects, particularly highlighting the faces and hands of the figures against a shadowy background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1727, the painting was once part of Federico Bencovich's prominent body of work admired across Northern Italy, Germany, and Austria during his lifetime. However, his oeuvre underwent significant reevaluation in the early 20th century. The piece is currently part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Federico Bencovich (Croatian: Federiko Benković; 1677 – 8 July 1753), also known as Federighetto or Ferighetto Dalmatino among others, was a Croatian-Italian late Baroque painter from Venetian Dalmatia.
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The Holy Family
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The Virgin with Saints
The Holy Family
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine
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The Adoration of the Magi
Adoración de los Reyes Magos