Artwork
Virgen y Niño rodeados de santos y ángeles
Virgen y Niño rodeados de santos y ángeles is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Niccolò di Tommaso. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Virgen y Niño rodeados de santos y ángeles is a tempera painting created circa 1350 by Niccolò di Tommaso, an Italian artist active in Florence, Naples, and Pistoia. The work features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child encircled by saints and angels, set against a warm, golden background adorned with subtle leaf and flower patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's central theme revolves around the veneration of the Virgin and Child, a common subject in religious art of the period. The surrounding saints and angels underscore the divine nature of the scene, emphasizing its sacred significance within the religious iconography of the time.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the painting showcases a style influenced by Byzantine iconography, with possible collaborations and influences from contemporary Florentine artists like Maso di Banco and Nardo di Cione. The medium contributes to the work's depth and textured appearance.
History & Provenance
Niccolò di Tommaso completed the painting around 1350. His artistic presence is also noted in the Strozzi chapel of Santa Maria Novella by 1370, through his fresco contributions. The painting is currently housed in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Context
This work reflects the religious art tendencies of 14th-century Italy, blending traditional Byzantine elements with emerging local stylistic influences. It represents a period of artistic evolution in Florence and beyond.
Legacy
While specific lasting impacts of *Virgen y Niño rodeados de santos y ángeles* on the broader art historical canon are not prominently documented, it contributes to the understanding of Niccolò di Tommaso’s oeuvre and the artistic interchange of his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niccolò di Tommaso (active 1346–1376) was an Italian painter active in Florence, Naples and Pistoia.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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