Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Jerome, Peter Martyr, and Bernardino and Four Angels

Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio)

Created:
Movement:
1470
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Altarpiece, Sacred Assembly
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Dimensions:
Overall, with engaged (not original) frame: 28 1/8 × 22 1/8 in. (71.4 × 56.2 cm) Painted surface: 24 3/4 × 18 5/8 in. (62.9 × 47.3 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood, gold ground
Difficulty:
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Madonna and Child with Saints by Sano di Pietro

The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Jerome, Peter Martyr, and Bernardino and Four Angels," created in 1470 by Sano di Pietro, exemplifies the Sienese School's devotion to religious themes and intricate detail. Executed in tempera on wood with a gold ground, the work reflects the artist's mastery in combining vibrant colors with delicate gold leaf, a hallmark of 15th-century Italian panel painting. Sano di Pietro, born Ansano di Pietro di Mencio, was a prominent figure in Siena, known for his prolific output and contributions to religious art during the Renaissance. His works often feature serene and idealized figures, emphasizing spiritual contemplation and devotion. This particular painting is significant for its inclusion of multiple saints, which was intended to convey a sense of divine intercession and protection. Sano di Pietro's art played a crucial role in perpetuating the stylistic traditions of the Sienese School, influencing subsequent generations of artists in the region.

Description of the work:

Madonna and Child with Saints by Sano di Pietro

The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Jerome, Peter Martyr, and Bernardino and Four Angels" by Sano di Pietro, created in 1470, exemplifies the Sienese School's use of tempera on wood with a gold ground, highlighting its rich, decorative style. This work features a central Madonna and Child surrounded by saints and angels, reflecting the religious devotion and intricate iconography characteristic of 15th-century Italian art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Jerome, Peter Martyr, and Bernardino and Four Angels