The Virgin and Child, with Christ Blessing

Bernardo Daddi

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Devotional intimacy, Gothic elegance.
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medium:
Tempera on wood
Difficulty:
Master
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The Virgin and Child, with Christ Blessing by Bernardo Daddi

The Virgin and Child, with Christ Blessing is a notable work by the Italian painter Bernardo Daddi, executed using tempera on wood. Daddi, active during the early 14th century, was a prominent figure in the development of Florentine painting, often regarded as a follower of Giotto. This painting exemplifies Daddi's skill in combining delicate figures with a sense of divine grace, characteristic of the Gothic style prevalent during his time. The work's composition and use of color reflect the transition from Byzantine influences to a more naturalistic approach, which was emerging in the Italian Renaissance. Daddi's contributions to religious iconography had a lasting impact on the depiction of sacred themes in art. His works, including this painting, are significant for their role in the evolution of panel painting in Italy.

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The Virgin and Child, with Christ Blessing by Bernardo Daddi

This painting, executed in tempera on wood, exemplifies the Gothic style with its delicate figures and rich use of color. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who is shown in the act of blessing, a common theme in religious iconography of the period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Virgin and Child, with Christ Blessing