Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Christopher, an Unidentified Bishop Saint, Anthony Abbot

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Movement:
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Renaissance
key Notes:
Devotional Iconography, Multi-Figural Composition
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

The painting "Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Christopher, an Unidentified Bishop Saint, Anthony Abbot, above: Christ as Man of Sorrows; left panel: Saint Andrew and the Archangel Gabriel; right panel: Saint Ansanus and the Annunciate Virgin" is attributed to the Master of the Richardson Tabernacle, a late Gothic artist active in the early 16th century in Italy. This work exemplifies the intricate iconography and devotional themes characteristic of the period, reflecting the artist's engagement with both religious narrative and the emerging Renaissance style.

Description of the work:

The painting "Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Christopher, an Unidentified Bishop Saint, Anthony Abbot, above: Christ as Man of Sorrows; left panel: Saint Andrew and the Archangel Gabriel; right panel: Saint Ansanus and the Annunciate Virgin," attributed to the Master of the Richardson Tabernacle, features a complex composition characterized by a central depiction of the Virgin and Child, surrounded by a diverse assembly of saints rendered in vibrant colors and intricate details. The work employs a rich palette and meticulous attention to drapery, with each figure exhibiting distinct iconographic attributes that contribute to the overall narrative of the piece.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Christopher, an Unidentified Bishop Saint, Anthony Abbot