Artwork
Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and Angels
Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and Angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pietro del Donzello. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and Angels' is a work by Pietro del Donzello, created around 1500. It is a representative example of early Renaissance art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by John the Baptist and angels, a traditional religious subject. The figures are arranged in a harmonious composition, conveying a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of volume and realism, particularly in the rendering of the Christ Child's skin and the Virgin's face. The color palette is subdued, with blues, greens, and earthy tones dominating the scene, and the sfumato technique is employed to achieve a soft, blended effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Pietro del Donzello, a Florentine painter, was active in the late 15th century and was influenced by artists such as Piero della Francesca.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pietro del Donzello (1452–1509) was an Italian painter. Donzello was born in Florence. His brother Ippolito was also a painter. Pietro primarily painted traditional scenes and shields. Some of his other works reside at…
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