Artwork
Maria mit dem Kind
Maria mit dem Kind is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Lippo Memmi. It dates from 1333 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Maria mit dem Kind is a 1333 religious painting by Lippo Memmi, a Sienese artist, executed in the International Gothic style with Byzantine iconographic influences.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, conveying serenity through their calm and gentle expressions, set within a symbolic, ornate framework.
Technique & Style
Memmi's adherence to Byzantine traditions is evident in the use of gold accents, intricate patterns, and formal composition, blended with International Gothic elements characteristic of the Sienese school.
History & Provenance
Created in 1333, the work is associated with Memmi's collaboration with Simone Martini, as seen in their joint *Annunciation* at the Uffizi; it is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
Context
As a leading follower of Simone Martini, Memmi's work reflects the artistic exchange and stylistic evolution in 14th-century Siena, balancing traditional Byzantine motifs with emerging Gothic tendencies.
Legacy
While specific impact details are not provided, *Maria mit dem Kind* contributes to the understanding of International Gothic's development in Siena, through Memmi's distinct interpretation of traditional themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lippo Memmi (c. 1291 – 1356) was an Italian painter from Siena. He was the foremost follower of Simone Martini, who was his brother-in-law. Together with Martini, in 1333 he painted what is regarded as one of the…
