Artwork
Mary with the child and two angels
Mary with the child and two angels is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Raffaellino del Garbo. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Mary with the child and two angels is a painting by Raffaellino del Garbo, created around 1500. It is a religious work depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child with two attendant angels.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Mary holding the Christ Child, with two angels standing on either side. The figures are engaged in a quiet, contemplative scene, with Mary's and the child's gazes directed downward.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. Light falls on the faces and hands of the figures, highlighting them against the darker surroundings and creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
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