Artwork

Saints Anna and Joachim

Saints Anna and Joachim, by Francesco Botticini, oil, 1460
Saints Anna and Joachim, by Francesco Botticini, oil, 1460

Saints Anna and Joachim is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco Botticini. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Saints Anna and Joachim' is a 15th-century oil on panel work by Francesco Botticini, an artist active in Florence during the Early Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts two figures from Christian tradition, Saint Anne and Joachim, identified by their halos and somber expressions. They stand together, hands touching, conveying a sense of unity and devotion.

Technique & Style

The painting features smooth, layered paint with subtle shadows that blend into the figures' robes, achieved through techniques such as glazing. The use of oil paint allows for rich, nuanced colors.

History & Provenance

Created in 1460, 'Saints Anna and Joachim' is now part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Botticini, born Francesco di Giovanni, was a Florentine painter known for his altarpieces and small-scale religious works.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francesco Botticini

Francesco Botticini (real name Francesco di Giovanni, 1446 – 16 January 1498) was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance.

Brooklyn Museum

Museum

Brooklyn Museum

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