Girl with Cherries

Marco d'Oggiono

Created:
Movement:
1495
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance portraiture, Symbolic fruit
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Dimensions:
19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (48.9 x 37.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Girl with Cherries by Marco d'Oggiono

"Girl with Cherries", painted by Marco d'Oggiono in 1495, is an exemplary work of the Italian Renaissance, executed in oil on wood. This painting reflects the influence of Leonardo da Vinci, under whom d'Oggiono studied, evident in the delicate rendering of the subject's features and the subtle use of chiaroscuro. The artwork is notable for its serene composition and the symbolic use of cherries, which may represent purity or the fleeting nature of youth. Marco d'Oggiono, active primarily in Milan, was a prominent figure in the Lombard school of painting, contributing significantly to the dissemination of Leonardo's techniques and stylistic innovations. His works are characterized by their refined elegance and attention to detail, which have secured his place in the annals of Renaissance art history. "Girl with Cherries" remains a testament to d'Oggiono's skill and his role in the broader narrative of Renaissance art.

Description of the work:

"Girl with Cherries" by Marco d'Oggiono, created in 1495, is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the Lombard school's attention to detail and delicate rendering of human features. The artwork depicts a young girl holding cherries, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of texture and color.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Girl with Cherries