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Madonna del Cardellino, kopio Rafaelin (Raffaello Sanzio) mukaan

Madonna del Cardellino, kopio Rafaelin (Raffaello Sanzio) mukaan, by Raphael, unspecified, 1510
Madonna del Cardellino, kopio Rafaelin (Raffaello Sanzio) mukaan, by Raphael, unspecified, 1510

Madonna del Cardellino, kopio Rafaelin (Raffaello Sanzio) mukaan is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a copy of Raphael's Madonna del Cardellino, created during the High Renaissance. It depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and John the Baptist.

Subject & Meaning

The Virgin Mary, dressed in red and blue, sits on a rock with the Christ Child and John the Baptist. The calm atmosphere and natural setting convey a sense of harmony and tranquility.

Technique & Style

The painting features smooth, blended colors that create a soft, gentle effect on the figures' faces and fabrics. The use of subtle light adds to the serene ambiance, characteristic of Raphael's style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Raphael

Artist

Raphael

Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.