Artwork
Madonna and Child with a Male Saint, Catherine of Alexandria and a Donor
Madonna and Child with a Male Saint, Catherine of Alexandria and a Donor is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Michelangelo di Pietro. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Madonna and Child with a Male Saint, Catherine of Alexandria and a Donor' is a tempera work created in 1498 by Michelangelo di Pietro, an Italian artist active during the early Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ Child accompanied by Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a male saint, and a donor. Catherine is identified by her attribute, a spiked wheel, referencing her martyrdom.
Technique & Style
Michelangelo di Pietro's style is characterized by an enameled, metallic finish and decorative linear elements, influenced by the Florentine School. The work is set within a rounded frame and features a detailed, ornate background.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection. Michelangelo di Pietro worked primarily in and around Lucca, producing works between 1490 and 1520.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michelangelo di Pietro, also Michelangelo di Pietro Membrini and Master of the Lathrop Tondo, (active 1490–1520) was an Italian painter.
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