Artwork
The Virgin with Saints
The Virgin with Saints is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin with Saints is an oil painting created by Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra in 1601, currently held at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne with the baby Jesus, surrounded by saints and angels in a cloudy sky with cherubs. The figures are arranged with some gazing upwards and others downwards, creating a sense of reverent interaction.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by detailed rendering and textured surfaces. A muted color palette featuring blues, pinks, and golds contributes to an atmosphere of serenity and devotion.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra (1638–1689) was an artist, born in Granada.
