Artwork
Virgin and Child with Saints,
Virgin and Child with Saints, is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Basaiti. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Virgin and Child with Saints' is a work by Marco Basaiti, created in 1508. It is a representative example of Venetian art from the early 16th century.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, accompanied by three other figures: a bearded man, a young woman, and a kneeling donor figure. The composition conveys a sense of serenity and devotion.
Technique & Style
The painting features a balanced composition and utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. The figures are set against a landscape backdrop of trees, hills, and distant buildings.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum. It was created during a period when Basaiti was active alongside other prominent Venetian artists, including Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marco Basaiti (c. 1470 – 1530) was a Venetian painter of the Renaissance who worked mainly in Venice and was a contemporary of Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano. He has been referred to by several names including…
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