Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist

Giuliano di Piero di Simone Bugiardini

Created:
Movement:
1528
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Composition, Sacred Iconography
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Dimensions:
76 1/4 x 65 1/4 in. (193.7 x 165.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist

Giuliano di Piero di Simone Bugiardini created "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist" in 1528, employing oil on wood as his medium. This work exemplifies the High Renaissance style, characterized by its balanced composition and harmonious use of color. Bugiardini, a Florentine painter, was a contemporary of Michelangelo and often collaborated with other prominent artists of his time. The painting reflects the religious fervor of the period, capturing the serene and divine presence of the Madonna and Child. Bugiardini's work is noted for its gentle figures and soft modeling, contributing to the devotional and contemplative nature of the piece. This painting is significant for its representation of the transition from the early Renaissance to the more dynamic compositions of the later period.

Description of the work:

The painting "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist" by Giuliano di Piero di Simone Bugiardini, created in 1528, exemplifies the High Renaissance style with its balanced composition and harmonious use of color. Executed in oil on wood, the artwork depicts the Madonna and Child flanked by Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering religious figures with serene expressions and intricate details.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Mary Magdalen and John the Baptist