Artwork
Madonna with Child Jesus and St. John
Madonna with Child Jesus and St. John is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pinturicchio. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. This tempera painting, created in 1498, is a representative work of the early Renaissance.
About this work
Overview
This tempera painting, created in 1498, is a representative work of the early Renaissance. It is attributed to Pinturicchio, an Italian painter active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the young St. John the Baptist, a common subject in Renaissance art. The Christ Child holds a cross, symbolizing his future crucifixion, while St. John looks up at Mary.
Technique & Style
The artist employed tempera to achieve soft yet vibrant colors, particularly in the reds and blues. The composition features a serene landscape in the background, with trees and a distant building, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently held in the National Museum in Warsaw. Pinturicchio, whose real name was Bernardino di Betto, was known for his work during the Italian Renaissance and often signed his paintings with his nickname, derived from his small stature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pinturicchio, or Pintoricchio (US: , Italian: ; born Bernardino di Betto; 1454–1513), also known as Benetto di Biagio or Sordicchio, was an Italian Renaissance painter.
