The Virgin Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Jacopo di Arcangelo (called Jacopo del Sellaio)

Created:
Movement:
1489
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Imagery, Tender Maternal Interaction
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Dimensions:
Arched top, 41 x 27 in. (104.1 x 68.6 cm)
medium:
Tempera and gold on wood
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The Virgin Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Artist: Jacopo di Arcangelo, known as Jacopo del Sellaio

Year: 1489

Medium: Tempera and gold on wood

Artistic and Historical Context

The painting "The Virgin Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist" exemplifies the delicate and devotional style characteristic of late 15th-century Florentine art. Jacopo del Sellaio, active during the Italian Renaissance, was known for his religious compositions that often featured serene and tender depictions of the Madonna and Child. This work reflects the influence of his contemporaries, such as Sandro Botticelli, in its graceful figures and harmonious composition. The use of tempera and gold on wood is typical of the period, providing a luminous quality that enhances the spiritual subject matter. Jacopo del Sellaio's contributions to Renaissance art are noted for their refined elegance and attention to detail, which are evident in this painting. His works remain significant for their embodiment of the devotional and aesthetic values of his time.

Description of the work:

The Virgin Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Created in 1489 by Jacopo di Arcangelo, known as Jacopo del Sellaio, this painting employs tempera and gold on wood to depict the Virgin Mary adoring the Christ Child, accompanied by the infant Saint John the Baptist. The work exemplifies the delicate and devotional style of the Italian Renaissance, characterized by its use of rich colors and intricate detailing.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Virgin Adoring the Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist