Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome

Francesco Francia

Created:
Movement:
1518
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Imagery, Harmonious Composition
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Dimensions:
29 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (74.9 × 57.2 cm) Framed: 39 3/8 × 32 5/8 in. (100 × 82.9 cm)
medium:
Oil and gold on wood
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Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome by Francesco Francia

Francesco Francia (c. 1450–1517) was an Italian painter and goldsmith, renowned for his contributions to the Bolognese school of painting during the Renaissance. The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome," created in 1518, exemplifies Francia's mastery in the use of oil and gold on wood, a technique that highlights the luminosity and depth characteristic of his work. This piece is significant for its harmonious composition and delicate rendering of figures, which reflect Francia's influence from both Perugino and Raphael. The inclusion of Saints Francis and Jerome alongside the Madonna and Child underscores the religious devotion and iconographic traditions of the period. Francia's work is noted for its serene and contemplative quality, contributing to the spiritual and artistic landscape of early 16th-century Italy. Despite his death in 1517, the completion of this painting in 1518 suggests the involvement of his workshop, continuing his artistic legacy.

Description of the work:

Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome by Francesco Francia

Created in 1518, "Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome" by Francesco Francia is an oil and gold on wood painting that exemplifies the harmonious composition and delicate color palette characteristic of the High Renaissance style. The artwork, which depicts the Virgin Mary and Child flanked by Saints Francis and Jerome, is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Jerome