Artwork
The Virgin and Child with Saints Peter and Mary Magdalene
The Virgin and Child with Saints Peter and Mary Magdalene is an unspecified painting by Giacomo del Pisano. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with Saints Peter and Mary Magdalene is a triptych painting by Giacomo del Pisano, held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ Child flanked by Mary Magdalene and Saint Peter, representing a traditional Christian iconography with a focus on key figures in Christian narrative.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of gold background and intricate designs, exemplifying Renaissance art's attention to detail and ornate decoration. The artist's style is marked by elaborate clothing and nuanced figural representation.
Context
Created in the Renaissance period, the painting reflects the era's artistic and devotional trends, including the revival of classical influences and the emphasis on detailed, realistic representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giacomo del Pisano painted devout 15th-century altarpieces in the Italian tradition.
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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints and Eighteen Angels [middle panel]![Saint Anthony Abbot [left panel], by Puccio di Simone](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/puccio-di-simone--saint-anthony-abbot-left-panel--b93626e2d00b6158-w320.webp)
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The Virgin and Child enthroned with two angels
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