Artwork
Virgin and Child with Saints
Virgin and Child with Saints is a print by the Baroque artist Robert van Audenaerd. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child with Saints is a c. 1725 religious print by Robert van Audenaerd, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a central figure of the Virgin holding the naked Christ Child, elevated on a cloud, surrounded by floating angels, and accompanied by kneeling and seated saints below, conveying a scene of reverence and devotion.
Technique & Style
The work employs strong chiaroscuro, with pronounced light and shadow enhancing the three-dimensionality of the figures. Details are concentrated on faces and hands, while the background recedes into darkness, characteristic of the dramatic flair of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1725, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
The print exemplifies Baroque artistic tendencies, emphasizing movement, emotion, and dramatic lighting, inviting comparison with other works of the period that similarly leverage these elements for expressive effect.
Legacy
As part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, 'Virgin and Child with Saints' contributes to the institution's holdings of Baroque art, offering insights into 18th-century religious and artistic practices.
Artist & collection
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