Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Catherine and Jerome

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Created:
Movement:
1469
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Devotional Imagery, Hieratic Composition
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Dimensions:
20 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (51.8 x 34.9 cm)
medium:
Tempera, oil, and gold on wood
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Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Catherine and Jerome

The painting titled Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Catherine and Jerome, created in 1469, is an exquisite example of the use of tempera, oil, and gold on wood. This work exemplifies the transition from medieval to Renaissance art, showcasing the evolving techniques and materials of the period. The use of gold highlights the divine nature of the subjects, a common practice in religious artworks of the time. Although the artist remains unknown, the painting reflects the stylistic characteristics prevalent in 15th-century European religious art. The inclusion of Saints Catherine and Jerome suggests a focus on themes of wisdom and scholarship, as these saints were often associated with such virtues. This piece contributes to our understanding of the devotional practices and artistic conventions of the late Middle Ages.

Description of the work:

The painting "Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Catherine and Jerome," created in 1469 by an unknown artist, exemplifies the transitional style between Gothic and early Renaissance art, characterized by its use of tempera, oil, and gold on wood. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary and Child enthroned, flanked by Saints Catherine and Jerome, showcasing the period's intricate attention to religious iconography and gilded embellishments.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Catherine and Jerome