Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Monica, Augustine, and John the Evangelist

Girolamo di Benvenuto di Giovanni del Guasta

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Renaissance
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Religious Iconography, Renaissance Composition
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Oil on panel
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Master
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Madonna and Child with Saints by Girolamo di Benvenuto

The painting titled Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Monica, Augustine, and John the Evangelist is an exemplary work by Girolamo di Benvenuto, executed in oil on panel. Girolamo di Benvenuto, active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, was a prominent Sienese painter known for his contributions to the Italian Renaissance. This artwork reflects the religious fervor and artistic style of the period, characterized by its detailed depiction of sacred figures and use of vibrant colors. The inclusion of saints such as Nicholas of Tolentino and Augustine highlights the importance of religious iconography in Renaissance art. Girolamo's work is significant for its synthesis of traditional Sienese techniques with emerging Renaissance ideals. His paintings often exhibit a harmonious blend of realism and idealism, contributing to the broader narrative of Italian Renaissance art.

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Madonna and Child with Saints by Girolamo di Benvenuto

The painting "Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Monica, Augustine, and John the Evangelist" by Girolamo di Benvenuto is an oil on panel work that exemplifies the Italian Renaissance style, characterized by its balanced composition and detailed depiction of religious figures. The artwork features the Madonna and Child centrally positioned, surrounded by saints, and is noted for its vibrant colors and intricate attention to the saints' iconographic attributes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Monica, Augustine, and John the Evangelist