The Virgin and Child in a Landscape

Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Renaissance

key Notes:

Serene pastoral setting, intimate maternal bond.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"The Virgin and Child in a Landscape," created by Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli in the mid-16th century, exemplifies the artist's integration of serene religious themes with the naturalistic portrayal of the landscape, reflecting the influence of the Parmigianino and the Emilian school. The painting is significant for its harmonious composition and the delicate rendering of figures, which contributed to the development of Mannerist aesthetics in Northern Italy during the Renaissance.

Description of the work:

"The Virgin and Child in a Landscape," attributed to Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli, features the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ, set against a serene and verdant landscape. The composition is characterized by its harmonious color palette, soft modeling of figures, and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, which collectively enhance the tender relationship between the figures and their natural surroundings.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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