Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Fra Bartolomeo (Bartolomeo di Paolo del Fattorino)

Created:
Movement:
1502
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance harmony, Devotional intimacy
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Dimensions:
23 x 17 1/4 in. (58.4 x 43.8 cm)
medium:
Oil and gold on wood
Difficulty:
Easy
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Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist by Fra Bartolomeo

The painting "Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist," created in 1502 by Fra Bartolomeo, exemplifies the High Renaissance style through its harmonious composition and use of oil and gold on wood. Fra Bartolomeo, born Bartolomeo di Paolo del Fattorino, was a prominent Florentine painter known for his religious works and his role in the development of the Renaissance art movement. This particular piece reflects his mastery in rendering serene and balanced figures, a hallmark of his artistic approach. The inclusion of gold highlights adds a divine quality to the painting, enhancing its spiritual significance. Fra Bartolomeo's work had a lasting impact on his contemporaries, influencing artists such as Raphael with his use of color and composition. His contributions to religious art remain significant, as he successfully merged the spiritual with the aesthetic, creating works that continue to be revered for their beauty and depth.

Description of the work:

Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist by Fra Bartolomeo

Created in 1502, this painting by Fra Bartolomeo employs oil and gold on wood to depict the serene figures of the Madonna and Child alongside the young Saint John the Baptist, reflecting the harmonious composition and delicate color palette characteristic of the High Renaissance style. The artwork is noted for its balanced use of religious iconography and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the spiritual intimacy of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist