Artwork

Virgin and Child enthroned with saints John the Baptist, Francis, Paul and Jerome

Virgin and Child enthroned with saints John the Baptist, Francis, Paul and Jerome is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Marco Zoppo. It dates from 1471 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. This painting, created in 1471, depicts the Virgin and Child enthroned with four saints.

About this work

Overview

This painting, created in 1471, depicts the Virgin and Child enthroned with four saints. It is the work of Marco Zoppo, an Italian painter from Cento, active mainly in Bologna. The artwork is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by Saints John the Baptist, Francis, Paul, and Jerome. The figures are arranged around a throne, with a landscape visible in the background. The saints' varied attire and attributes distinguish their identities.

Technique & Style

The painting features a prominent blue robe worn by the Virgin, contrasting with the earthy tones of the surrounding figures' clothing. The artist's use of color and composition draws attention to the central figures of Mary and the Christ Child.

History & Provenance

Marco Zoppo, born in 1433, trained under Lippo Dalmasio and later worked with Francesco Squarcione, alongside artists like Andrea Mantegna. He produced multiple versions of this subject during his career, primarily in Bologna.