1647
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John is a 1647 by Carlo Maratta, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, accompanied by the infant St. John. The Virgin is seated, gazing down at the infant Jesus, who is reaching out to touch the infant St. John. The setting is a simple, rustic backdrop with a few trees and a cloudy sky visible through an opening. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, while the gentle expressions on their faces convey a sense of peace and tranquility. The painting's soft, muted colors and delicate lines evoke a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.
Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.
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