Artwork
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Vincenzo Catena. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
About this work
Overview
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is a painting created by Vincenzo Catena around 1510. It is a representative work of the Venetian High Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child on her lap and the young Saint John the Baptist standing beside her. The figures are set against a serene backdrop of a cityscape.
Technique & Style
Catena's use of color and composition achieves a sense of depth and harmony. The Madonna's attire, with a blue robe over a red dress and a white head covering, adds to the overall visual balance.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the National Museum of Western Art's collection. It was created during Catena's active period, between the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincenzo Catena (c. 1480–1531) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance Venetian school. He is also known as Vincenzo de Biagio.
