Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Orsola Maddalena Caccia

Created:
Movement:
1650
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque composition, Religious intimacy
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Dimensions:
38 3/8 × 38 in. (97.5 × 96.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist by Orsola Maddalena Caccia

Orsola Maddalena Caccia (1596–1676) was an Italian Baroque painter known for her religious compositions and still lifes. Her painting, Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, created in 1650, exemplifies her skill in using oil on canvas to convey religious themes with emotional depth and vivid detail. Caccia's work is significant for its contribution to the Baroque period, particularly as a female artist in a predominantly male-dominated field. The painting reflects her ability to blend devotional subject matter with a tender, humanistic portrayal of sacred figures. Caccia's legacy is marked by her unique perspective and the establishment of a convent studio, where she trained other women in the arts. Her work continues to be studied for its artistic merit and its role in expanding the opportunities for women in the art world of the 17th century.

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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist by Orsola Maddalena Caccia

Created in 1650, this oil on canvas painting by Orsola Maddalena Caccia depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the infant Saint John the Baptist, showcasing the Baroque style's emphasis on rich color and dynamic composition. The work exemplifies Caccia's skill in religious iconography, characterized by its intimate portrayal and detailed rendering of sacred figures.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist