Artwork
Madonna with the Christ Child and Saint Bruno
Madonna with the Christ Child and Saint Bruno is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The painting 'Madonna with the Christ Child and Saint Bruno' is a 1624 oil-on-canvas work by Jusepe de Ribera, created during his time in Naples. It is a representation of a religious scene, characteristic of the early Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian Order. The figures are set against a cloudy background, with additional cherubic faces visible, emphasizing the divine and serene nature of the encounter.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and focuses the viewer's attention on the central figures. The figures themselves are rendered with a sense of calm and devotion, typical of the artist's religious works.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection. Created in 1624, it reflects Ribera's work during the early Baroque period, a time when he was active in Naples.
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Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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