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Madonna Enthroned with Saint Matthew
Madonna Enthroned with Saint Matthew is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
This painting is called Madonna Enthroned with Saint Matthew. It's an oil painting made by Annibale Carracci.
The painting is also known by other names, like Madonna and Child with Saints Francis, Matthew and John the Baptist. It was signed and dated by the artist, which helps us know it was made in 1588.
You can learn more about the artist who made this painting, Annibale Carracci.
Overview
Madonna Enthroned with Saint Matthew is an oil painting on canvas created by Annibale Carracci in 1588. The work is also known by several other names, reflecting the various saints depicted alongside the Madonna and Child.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Madonna enthroned with the Christ child, accompanied by saints including Matthew, Francis, and John the Baptist. The specific saints represented add layers of meaning to the scene, highlighting the connections between the divine and the earthly realms.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated by the artist, the painting is securely attributed to Annibale Carracci and dated to 1588. It is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden.
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Artist
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian:; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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