Artwork
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Attendant Angels
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Attendant Angels is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giulio Cesare Procaccini. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Attendant Angels is a 1610 oil painting by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, a prominent figure in Milan's early Baroque scene. The work exemplifies the religious genre, characteristic of its time.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the naked infant Jesus, accompanied by the clothed infant Saint John and multiple attendant angels. The composition conveys a sense of devotion and serenity through the use of warm colors and gentle facial expressions.
Technique & Style
Procaccini employed chiaroscuro, a Baroque hallmark, to create strong light and dark contrasts, thereby adding emotional depth to the scene. The figures' harmonious arrangement against a cloudy sky further enhances the overall sense of balance and tranquility.
History & Provenance
Created under the influence of collaborators Giovanni Battista Crespi and Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli, and patronized by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, the painting is now part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (30 May 1574 – 14 November 1625) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the early Baroque era in Milan.
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