Artwork
Virgin and Child with Saints
Virgin and Child with Saints is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pietro da Cortona. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child with Saints is a painting created by Pietro da Cortona around 1650. It is an oil-on-canvas work characteristic of the early Baroque Italian movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by several saints. The figures are arranged in a composition typical of the period's religious iconography, conveying a sense of serenity and reverence.
Technique & Style
The work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of red, blue, and brown. The scene is set against a backdrop of architectural elements and natural motifs, including columns and trees.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Pinacoteca di Brera. Pietro da Cortona, the artist, was a prominent figure in Rome and Florence, known for his work in painting and architecture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pietro da Cortona (Italian: ; 1 November 1596 or 1597 – 16 May 1669) was an Italian Baroque painter and architect.
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