Artwork
Mary with the child in glory adored by six saints
Mary with the child in glory adored by six saints is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco Francia. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Mary with the Child in Glory Adored by Six Saints is a tempera painting created by Francesco Francia in 1502, characteristic of the early Renaissance period. It is now part of the Gemäldegalerie collection in Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the naked Christ Child, surrounded by six adoring saints. The composition conveys an atmosphere of reverence and adoration, with the saints' gazes directed upwards towards the central figures.
Technique & Style
Francia employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's focus to Mary and the Child. The saints' and Mary's robes contrast in color, with some in dark and others in light tones, set against a backdrop of clouds and partially visible trees.
History & Provenance
Created in 1502 by Francesco Francia, a versatile Bolognese artist also known for his work as a goldsmith and medallist, the painting is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.
Context
As an early Renaissance work, it reflects the period's artistic values, though specific contextual influences or commissions behind the painting are not detailed in available information.
Legacy
While the painting's direct impact or notable reproductions are not highlighted, it remains a representative piece of Francia's contribution to early Renaissance art, accessible through its presence in a major European museum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Francia, whose real name was Francesco Raibolini (1447 – 5 January 1517), was an Italian painter, goldsmith, and medallist from Bologna, who was also director of the city mint.
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