Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Bernardino and Angels

Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio)

Created:

Movement:

1445

Renaissance

key Notes:

Devotional Iconography, Renaissance Composition

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (76.8 x 51.4 cm)

medium:

Tempera on wood

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Bernardino and Angels," created by Sano di Pietro in the early 15th century, exemplifies the artist's integration of religious iconography and the Sienese painting tradition. The work reflects the devotional practices of the time, emphasizing the veneration of the Virgin Mary and the saints, and showcases Sano di Pietro's characteristic use of vibrant colors and intricate details.

Description of the work:

"Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Bernardino and Angels," created by Sano di Pietro, features a central depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by Saints Jerome and Bernardino, along with angelic figures. The composition is characterized by its vibrant color palette, intricate detailing, and the use of gold leaf, which enhances the ethereal quality of the figures and emphasizes their spiritual significance within a harmonious, symmetrical arrangement.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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