Artwork
Mary with the child and Saints Sebastian, Antonius Eremita, Antonius of Padua and John the Baptist
Mary with the child and Saints Sebastian, Antonius Eremita, Antonius of Padua and John the Baptist is a paint painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ercole Banci. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created by Ercole Banci in 1525, is a devotional work featuring the Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by saints. It is a representative example of early 16th-century religious art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by four male figures: Saints Sebastian, Anthony Abbot, Anthony of Padua, and John the Baptist. The figures are arranged to convey a sense of harmony and reverence.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the figures' clothing and facial expressions. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the overall sense of serenity and depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, indicating its significance within the collection of European art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ercole Banci was an Italian painter documented in Bologna between 1470 and 1531. Working in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, he was a follower of Lorenzo Costa and belonged to the Bolognese school then dominated…
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