Who painted Madonna and Child with Saints?

Madonna and Child with Saints was painted by Giuseppe Bazzani in 1704.

Where can I see Madonna and Child with Saints?

Madonna and Child with Saints is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Madonna and Child with Saints?

Madonna and Child with Saints is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Madonna and Child with Saints

Giuseppe Bazzani , 1704

Madonna and Child with Saints is a drawing by the Baroque artist Giuseppe Bazzani. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Giuseppe Bazzani's 'Madonna and Child with Saints' is a c. 1704 religious drawing housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, accompanied by two saints.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays the Madonna cradling the Christ child, flanked by two saints who express devotion with uplifted arms and gaze, set against a turbulent, dark sky symbolizing the contrast between earthly turmoil and divine serenity.

Technique & Style

The work employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting soft illumination on the figures' faces and hands with a predominantly dark background, characteristic of the Baroque style.

History & Provenance

Created around 1704, the artwork's provenance prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed in available information.

Context

Aligned with 18th-century Baroque religious art, emphasizing emotional intensity and dramatic lighting to convey spiritual themes.