Madonna and Child with Saints

Ludovico Carracci

Created:

Movement:

1607

Baroque

key Notes:

Baroque Composition, Religious Iconography

Dimensions:

11 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (29.8 x 25.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on copper

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Saints," created by Ludovico Carracci in 1607, exemplifies the artist's integration of the Bolognese school’s naturalism with a dynamic composition. The painting features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child surrounded by saints, reflecting the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on religious devotion and the importance of saints in Catholic worship.

Description of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Saints," created by Ludovico Carracci in 1607, is an oil on copper painting that features the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by various saints. The composition is characterized by its rich color palette, dynamic poses, and the intricate detailing of the figures' garments, which exemplify Carracci's mastery of chiaroscuro and emotional expression.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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