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Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis
Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis is an oil painting by Paris Bordone. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
The painting 'Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis' is an oil on canvas work created by Paris Bordone in 1525. It is a representative example of Venetian Renaissance art with elements of Mannerism.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child seated on a rocky outcropping, accompanied by Saint Jerome and Saint Francis. The figures are set against a serene landscape, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Bordone's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The composition reflects the artist's training under Titian, while also showcasing a more intricate and complex approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Artist
Paris Bordone (Paris Paschalinus Bordone; 5 July 1500 – 19 January 1571) was an Italian painter of the Venetian Renaissance who, despite training with Titian, maintained a strand of Mannerist complexity and provincial vigor.
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