Artwork
Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Baptist with Saints Paul and Catherine
Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Baptist with Saints Paul and Catherine is a print by the Renaissance artist Marcantonio Raimondi. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Christ, the Virgin, and St.
About this work
Overview
Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Baptist with Saints Paul and Catherine is an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, created around 1522. It is a print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a dramatic scene with five figures. A central bearded figure floats above the ground, surrounded by radiant light. The surrounding figures, including a robed man and a kneeling figure, interact with the central figure, while two others sit on clouds behind them, distinguished by halos and symbolic objects.
Technique & Style
The engraving features strong contrasts between light and dark, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro. This technique creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the heavenly theme suggested by the figures' halos and the central figure's pose.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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