Artwork

Virgin and Child in a Landscape with the Child Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Virgin and Child in a Landscape with the Child Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by Girolamo da Carpi, oil, 1545
Virgin and Child in a Landscape with the Child Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by Girolamo da Carpi, oil, 1545

Virgin and Child in a Landscape with the Child Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Girolamo da Carpi. It dates from 1545 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About this work

Overview

Virgin and Child in a Landscape with the Child Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a 1545 oil painting by Girolamo da Carpi, an Italian artist associated with the Bolognese School.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and Christ child with Saint Catherine of Alexandria in a lush landscape, conveying a sense of warmth and intimacy through the gentle interaction between the figures.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Mannerist style, the work showcases da Carpi's skillful use of color and composition to create depth and harmony.

History & Provenance

Da Carpi created the painting after moving from Ferrara to Bologna, where he became known for decorative and figurative works; it is now held in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Girolamo da Carpi

Artist

Girolamo da Carpi

Girolamo Da Carpi (1501 – 1 August 1556) was an Italian painter and decorator who worked at the Court of the House of Este in Ferrara.