Artwork
Maria mit dem Kind
Maria mit dem Kind is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Francesco Morone. It dates from 1526 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Maria mit dem Kind is a 1526 painting by Francesco Morone, an Italian artist from Verona. The work is a representation of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who grasps a small cross. The scene is set against a distant landscape featuring trees, mountains, and a castle. The figures are rendered with golden halos, emphasizing their sacred nature.
Technique & Style
Morone employed chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates a three-dimensional effect through strong contrasts between light and dark. This is evident in the soft, rounded appearance of the Virgin's and Christ Child's faces. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Francesco Morone trained in his father Domenico Morone's workshop before establishing his own artistic identity, with early works dating back to at least 1498.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Morone (1471 – 16 May 1529) was an Italian painter, active in his native city of Verona in a Renaissance style.
