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Virgin and Child enthroned with SS. Peter, Paul, Francis and Anthony of Padua
Virgin and Child enthroned with SS. Peter, Paul, Francis and Anthony of Padua is a paint painting by the High Renaissance artist Francesco Vecellio. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. The painting 'Virgin and Child enthroned with SS.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Virgin and Child enthroned with SS. Peter, Paul, Francis and Anthony of Padua' is a work by Francesco Vecellio, created in 1520. It is an example of High Renaissance art, executed in paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, surrounded by five male saints. The figures are arranged in a hierarchical composition, with the Virgin and Child at its center. The saints appear to be venerating or protecting the central figures.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Vecellio's use of sfumato, a technique that creates a soft, hazy effect by layering thin glazes of paint. The painting's style is characteristic of the High Renaissance, with its emphasis on harmony and balance.
History & Provenance
Francesco Vecellio, the artist, was born in Pieve di Cadore and had a varied career, including military service, before becoming a painter. He was the elder brother of Titian and contributed to various projects in Venice, including the organ shutters of San Salvador.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Vecellio (c. 1475 – 1560) was a Venetian painter of the Italian Renaissance. Vecellio was born in Pieve di Cadore, in the Republic of Venice, in either 1475 or 1483; he was the elder brother and close…
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