Artwork

madonna col bambino

madonna col bambino, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850
madonna col bambino, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

madonna col bambino is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Madonna col Bambino is a Renaissance-style painting depicting a seated woman, identified by her attire and the infant's halo as the Virgin Mary, holding the Christ child against a detailed landscape background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a religious representation of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child. Mary's right hand on her chest and left hand cradling the baby convey devotion and nurturing, while the baby's halo signifies divinity.

Technique & Style

The painting exhibits characteristics of Renaissance art, including realism, attention to detail, and the use of chiaroscuro, though the specific artist's name is not provided in the given facts.

Context

The work's style and themes place it within the broader tradition of Renaissance religious art, characterized by realistic depictions of sacred subjects in naturalistic settings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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