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Pietá mit Stifterfamilie

Pietá mit Stifterfamilie, by Francesco Montemezzano, paint, 1588
Pietá mit Stifterfamilie, by Francesco Montemezzano, paint, 1588

Pietá mit Stifterfamilie is a paint painting by Francesco Montemezzano. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Pietà mit Stifterfamilie is a late-Renaissance oil painting created by Veronese artist Francesco Montemezzano circa 1588, now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a poignant scene of the Virgin Mary holding the deceased Christ (Pietà), flanked by a family of donors in prayer, conveying religious devotion and the patrons' spiritual connection.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the work features predominantly dark tones with selective lighter accents, characteristic of late-Renaissance chiaroscuro. Figures are rendered in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of arched architectural elements.

History & Provenance

Created around 1588 by Francesco Montemezzano, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Gemäldegalerie Berlin is not detailed in available sources.

Context

Part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a museum renowned for its European art collection from the 13th to 18th centuries, this piece contributes to the institution's representation of late-Renaissance Italian art.

Legacy

As a work by a lesser-documented Mannerist painter, Pietà mit Stifterfamilie provides insight into the stylistic and thematic continuities of late-Renaissance art, though its broader influence or notable exhibitions are not prominently recorded.

The Silver Age
The Silver Age, Jacopo Zucchi

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francesco Montemezzano

Artist

Francesco Montemezzano

Francesco Montemezzano or Monte Mezzano (Verona, 1555 – after 1602) was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance or Mannerist period.

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Who painted Pietá mit Stifterfamilie?

Pietá mit Stifterfamilie was painted by Francesco Montemezzano in 1588.

Where can I see Pietá mit Stifterfamilie?

Pietá mit Stifterfamilie is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Can I buy a print of Pietá mit Stifterfamilie?

Museum-quality prints of Pietá mit Stifterfamilie are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.