Artwork
Virgin and Child, Saints and Angels
Virgin and Child, Saints and Angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Vicente Masip. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child, Saints and Angels is a painting created by Vicente Masip around 1518. It is a representative work of the early Spanish Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a traditional Christian scene: the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by saints and angels. The figures are dressed in elaborate attire, with halos signifying their sacred status.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Masip's use of color and light, with a palette that includes gold, blue, red, and white. A dark background with gold patterns adds to the overall effect, achieved through techniques characteristic of the Quattrocento style.
History & Provenance
Vicente Masip, active from the late 15th century until his death in 1545, was influenced by artists such as Paolo de San Leocadio. The painting is now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vicente Masip (also Maçip) (1475 in Andilla – 1545 in Valencia) was a Spanish painter of the Renaissance period.
