Madonna Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and an Angel

Lorenzo di Credi (Lorenzo d'Andrea d'Oderigo)

Created:
Movement:
1490
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Imagery, Harmonious Composition
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Dimensions:
Diameter 36 in. (91.4 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood
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Madonna Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and an Angel

The painting "Madonna Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and an Angel," created by Lorenzo di Credi in 1490, exemplifies the use of tempera on wood, a common medium during the Italian Renaissance. Lorenzo di Credi, a prominent Florentine artist, was known for his meticulous technique and harmonious compositions, which are evident in this work. The painting reflects the influence of his teacher, Andrea del Verrocchio, and contemporaries such as Leonardo da Vinci, with whom he shared a workshop. This piece is significant for its serene depiction of religious figures, capturing the tender interaction between the Madonna and the Christ Child, a theme prevalent in Renaissance art. The inclusion of Saint John the Baptist and an angel adds layers of theological symbolism, enhancing the narrative depth of the composition. Lorenzo di Credi's contributions to Renaissance art are marked by his ability to blend devotional subject matter with a refined aesthetic, as demonstrated in this painting.

Description of the work:

Madonna Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and an Angel

Created in 1490 by Lorenzo di Credi, this painting employs tempera on wood to depict the Virgin Mary adoring the Christ Child, accompanied by the infant Saint John the Baptist and an angel, reflecting the serene and harmonious style characteristic of the Italian Renaissance. The artwork is noted for its delicate use of color and balanced composition, typical of Credi's meticulous approach to religious subjects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and an Angel