Artwork
Enthroned virgin Mary with blessing child an saints
Enthroned virgin Mary with blessing child an saints is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Marcello Fogolino. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Enthroned Virgin Mary with Blessing Child and Saints is a 1517 painting by Marcello Fogolino, an Italian artist associated with the Mannerist movement. The work depicts a religious scene with the Virgin Mary as the central figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the Virgin Mary enthroned, holding the Christ child, surrounded by reverent saints within an architectural setting. This composition emphasizes devotion and reverence for the central religious figures.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the painting are not provided, Fogolino's Mannerist affiliation suggests the use of characteristic techniques of the movement, such as elongated forms and emotive expressions, though the described use of a light background to highlight figures indicates a balance with more traditional compositional choices.
History & Provenance
Created in 1517, the painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Fogolino's career was marked by both artistic influence from notable figures like Bartolomeo Montagna, Giovanni Speranza, and Pordenone, and personal turmoil, including banishment from Venetian territories for his role in a murder.
Context
Fogolino's work reflects the early 16th-century Italian artistic landscape, blending Mannerist tendencies with traditional religious themes prevalent during the period. His early work in Vicenza and later influences highlight the interconnectedness of artistic circles in Northern Italy.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is intertwined with Fogolino's overall artistic impact, which, while not widely renowned on a grand scale, contributes to the understanding of Mannerist development in Northern Italy. The work remains a significant part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcello Fogolino (active 1510–1548) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance or Mannerist style.
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