Artwork
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Luigi Brenta. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center verso, by later hand in brown ink: Luigi Brenta tació, direttore della fabbrica / di [not deciphered]
- Markings
- Marked:Marià Elvira Celia Méndez de Bernasconi (Lugt 5374)
About this work
Overview
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic is a drawing by Luigi Brenta, created around 1824. It is a pen and brown ink work with brown wash on laid paper, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a religious scene with five figures: a bishop, the Virgin Mary with the Christ child, a kneeling ecclesiastic, and two small children. The figures are arranged in a simple room, with the Virgin enthroned at the center.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a sketchy feel. In contrast, certain details like the bishop's staff and throne carvings are rendered with greater precision. The use of brown ink and wash creates a predominantly monochromatic effect, with shading achieved through varying line weights and densities.
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