Artwork
Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Madonna and Child is a 17th-century oil painting by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, an Italian artist known for his work in the Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, a common subject in early Baroque Italian art, conveying a sense of intimacy and devotion.
Technique & Style
Sassoferrato's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the figures and emphasizing their emotional connection through contrast between light and dark.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the painting is now held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (25 August 1609 – 8 August 1685), also known as Giovanni Battista Salvi, was an Italian Baroque painter, known for his archaizing commitment to Raphael's style.
