Artwork
Mary with the Child, Venerated by St. Marc and St. Luke
Mary with the Child, Venerated by St. Marc and St. Luke is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
This 1565 painting by Tintoretto depicts a scene of veneration, featuring the Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by saints and celestial figures. The work is characteristic of the Mannerist style and is held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saints Mark and Luke, who are identified by their attributes. The scene is set amidst clouds and accompanied by winged figures and a cherub, emphasizing the divine nature of the subjects.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic and three-dimensional effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas drawing attention to the figures' faces and bodies. The energetic brushwork and composition are typical of Tintoretto's style.
Context
As a Venetian artist, Tintoretto was influenced by the artistic traditions of his city, and this painting reflects the Mannerist style prevalent during the mid-16th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
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