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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giovanni Lanfranco. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Overview
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is a 1630 oil painting by Giovanni Lanfranco, an Italian artist associated with the Bolognese school.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with the young Saint John the Baptist nearby, conveying a sense of connection and devotion among the figures.
Technique & Style
Lanfranco's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the central figures, while warm, golden tones contribute to the overall sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Artist
Giovanni Lanfranco (26 January 1582 – 30 November 1647) was an Italian Baroque painter. He was a distinguished artist of the Bolognese school, deeply influenced by Annibale Carracci's’ classicism.
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with Saint John The Baptist
Madonna and Child with John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with The Infant Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John
The Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John