Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen

Matteo di Giovanni di Bartolo

Created:
Movement:
1495
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Altarpiece Vibrant Religious Iconography
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Dimensions:
24 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (61.5 x 45.1 cm)
medium:
Tempera and gold on wood
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Expert
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Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen by Matteo di Giovanni

The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen," created in 1495 by Matteo di Giovanni, exemplifies the use of tempera and gold on wood, a common medium during the Italian Renaissance. Matteo di Giovanni, active primarily in Siena, was known for his religious compositions that often featured intricate details and vibrant colors. This work reflects the artist's ability to convey spiritual themes with emotional depth, characteristic of the Sienese school of painting. The inclusion of Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen alongside the Madonna and Child highlights the importance of these figures in Christian iconography. Matteo's work contributed to the rich tapestry of Renaissance art, bridging the Gothic traditions with emerging Renaissance ideals. His paintings are noted for their delicate execution and the harmonious balance between figures and background.

Description of the work:

Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen

The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen" by Matteo di Giovanni, created in 1495, exemplifies the Sienese School's use of tempera and gold on wood, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate detailing. This work depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ Child flanked by Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene, reflecting the religious devotion and iconography typical of the Italian Renaissance.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen