Artwork
Virgin with child and little John
Virgin with child and little John is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Virgin with Child and Little John is a 1512 oil painting by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, a Florentine artist of the High Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the young John the Baptist, a common subject in Renaissance art, conveying a serene and intimate moment between the figures.
Technique & Style
Soft light is used to create a contrast between the figures and the muted background, with careful attention to the effects of light and shadow on their faces and clothing, characteristic of the artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, a testament to its enduring significance in the art historical canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ridolfo di Domenico Bigordi, better known as Ridolfo Ghirlandaio (14 February 1483 – 6 June 1561) was an Italian Renaissance painter active mainly in Florence. He was the son of Domenico Ghirlandaio.
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