Who painted Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist was painted by Jacopo Bassano in 1562.

Where can I see Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist?

Museum-quality prints of Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Jacopo Bassano , 1562

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo Bassano. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Jacopo Bassano’s *Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist* presents the Virgin holding the infant Christ, with a youthful John the Baptist kneeling nearby. The trio is enveloped in a gentle golden illumination that unifies the composition and emphasizes the tender interaction among the figures.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the traditional Christian motif of the Holy Family accompanied by the infant John, symbolizing the future link between Christ and his forerunner. The serene expressions and modest gestures convey a sense of intimate devotion, inviting contemplation of the familial bond and the prophetic role of John.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the work combines Bassano’s provincial sensibility with the luminous palette of Venetian masters.

Executed in oil on canvas, the work combines Bassano’s provincial sensibility with the luminous palette of Venetian masters. Highlights that dance across the Virgin’s robes and a deep red drapery recall the influence of Titian and Veronese, while the elongated proportions of the Madonna’s head and neck reflect a Mannerist refinement. Brushwork is brisk, especially in the rendering of fabric folds, creating a tactile surface.

History & Provenance

Although Bassano spent the majority of his career in his native Bassano del Grappa, away from Venice’s bustling artistic market, this painting demonstrates his ability to assimilate the city’s stylistic currents. The work’s later ownership records are sparse, but it remains a representative example of his mature output, illustrating the blend of local tradition and metropolitan influence.

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Artist

Jacopo Bassano

Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…