Artwork
La Madonna della Rosa
La Madonna della Rosa is a print by Johann Christoph Teucher. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
La Madonna della Rosa is a 1750 print by Johann Christoph Teucher, reproducing a composition inspired by Parmigianino. It features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child in a dramatic, high-contrast setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Virgin Mary, identifiable by her halo, holding a rose to her chest, and the Christ Child seated on a globe, gazing up at her. The rose symbolizes Mary’s purity and the globe alludes to Christ’s dominion over the world.
Technique & Style
Teucher employed strong chiaroscuro, contrasting deep, swirling darkness with illuminated faces and robes, accentuating the figures’ prominence. This print technique faithfully translates the original painting’s design into a two-dimensional, paper-based artwork.
History & Provenance
Created in 1750 by Johann Christoph Teucher, this print is a late 18th-century interpretation of an earlier work attributed to the style of Parmigianino, a renowned Italian Renaissance artist.
Context
This work reflects the enduring influence of Renaissance art in the 18th century, as well as the popularity of religious themes in printmaking during this period.
Legacy
As a reproduction of a Parmigianino-inspired piece, La Madonna della Rosa contributes to the broader dissemination of Renaissance artistic ideals through printmaking, though its specific impact or notable exhibitions are not detailed in available records.
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