Madonna and Child with Saints

Ludovico Carracci

Created:
Movement:
1607
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque Composition, Religious Iconography
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Dimensions:
11 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (29.8 x 25.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on copper
story of the work:

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Madonna and Child with Saints by Ludovico Carracci

Madonna and Child with Saints, created in 1607 by Ludovico Carracci, is a notable example of the artist's work in oil on copper, a medium that allows for fine detail and luminous color. Carracci, a pivotal figure in the Baroque movement, was instrumental in the development of the Bolognese School, which sought to revive the classical traditions of the Renaissance while incorporating the dynamism of the Baroque style. This painting exemplifies Carracci's ability to blend naturalism with idealized beauty, a hallmark of his artistic approach. The composition features the Madonna and Child surrounded by saints, a common theme that Carracci infused with emotional depth and a sense of divine presence. Ludovico, along with his cousins Annibale and Agostino Carracci, founded the Accademia degli Incamminati, which played a crucial role in training a new generation of artists. The work's historical impact lies in its contribution to the evolution of religious art during a period of significant artistic transformation in Italy.

Description of the work:

Madonna and Child with Saints by Ludovico Carracci

Created in 1607, Ludovico Carracci's "Madonna and Child with Saints" is an oil on copper painting that exemplifies the Baroque style with its dynamic composition and emotional intensity. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child surrounded by saints, showcasing Carracci's skillful use of color and light to convey a sense of divine presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with Saints