Artwork
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Ercole de'Roberti. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Subject & Meaning
As a piece of religious art, the painting illustrates the central Christian figures of Mary and Jesus in their traditional iconographic roles.
The work depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, a composition classified under the main subject of Madonna and Child. As a piece of religious art, the painting illustrates the central Christian figures of Mary and Jesus in their traditional iconographic roles. The subject matter focuses on the maternal bond and the theological significance of the Incarnation, consistent with the genre of religious painting produced in the late 15th century.
History & Provenance
The painting known as Virgin and Child is attributed to the Italian Renaissance artist Ercole de' Roberti. Based on the available records, the work was created in 1493. It is currently held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is categorized as religious art depicting the Madonna and Child.
While the specific commission details and earlier ownership history are not detailed in the provided sources, the work's creation date and current institutional home are established.
The painting Virgin and Child, attributed to Ercole de' Roberti and dated 1493, is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. While the specific inventory or accession number is not provided in the available records, the work is cataloged within the museum's holdings as a religious painting depicting the Madonna and Child. The source material does not list any exhibition history for this specific piece, noting only its current location and attribution.
Overview
Virgin and Child is a painting by Ercole de' Roberti, created in 1497. It is a representation of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth. The solid blue background and the use of chiaroscuro emphasize the figures, creating a sense of intimacy and focus on the subject.
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Artist
Ercole de' Roberti, also known as Ercole Ferrarese or Ercole da Ferrara, was an Italian artist of the Early Renaissance and the School of Ferrara. He was profiled in Vasari's Le Vite delle più eccellenti pittori, scultori, ed architettori.
