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Madonna dei garofani

Andrea Solari

1498

unspecified

From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

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Madonna dei garofani is a 1498 unspecified by Andrea Solari, a Early Renaissance work, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.

Who painted this?: Andrea Solari
When & what style?: 1498 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Pinacoteca di Brera

About this work

This painting depicts the Madonna and Child, with the Madonna seated and holding the infant Jesus. The Madonna wears a red dress and a blue cloak, while the child is nude. The background features a landscape with a body of water, hills, and buildings. The Madonna's gaze is directed downward, and the child reaches out to touch a pot of flowers. The flowers are red and white, and the pot is white with blue designs. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and intimacy. The painting is held at the Pinacoteca di Brera.