The Madonna of the Goldfinch

Raphael

Created:

Movement:

1505

High Renaissance

key Notes:

Renaissance harmony; Symbolic goldfinch.

Dimensions:

107 cm × 77 cm

medium:

Oil on panel

Difficulty:

Beginner

New game

story of the work:

"The Madonna of the Goldfinch," painted by Raphael in 1505, depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and John the Baptist, symbolizing the foretelling of Christ's Passion through the goldfinch, a bird associated with the Crucifixion. This work, commissioned as a wedding gift for Lorenzo Nasi, was later damaged in a 1548 earthquake but has since been meticulously restored, highlighting Raphael's mastery of composition and serene beauty.

Description of the work:

"The Madonna of the Goldfinch" by Raphael, measuring 107 cm by 77 cm, depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a rock with the Christ Child and young John the Baptist, set against a serene landscape. The composition is characterized by its harmonious balance, soft color palette, and the delicate rendering of figures, with the goldfinch symbolizing Christ's future Passion.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Manually Sourced

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