Artwork
The Virgin and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist
The Virgin and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Giorgio Vasari. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist is a painting by Giorgio Vasari, created around 1552. It is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist, a grouping that reflects the religious themes of the time. The figures are arranged in a harmonious composition, conveying a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Vasari's work exemplifies his Mannerist style, characterized by elegant lines and a sense of movement. The drapery of the Virgin's pink gown, for example, creates a subtle sense of life and depth in the scene.
History & Provenance
Giorgio Vasari was a prominent figure in 16th-century Italian art, known not only for his paintings but also for his influential biographical work, Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) was an Italian Renaissance painter, architect, art historian, and biographer known for his work Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, considered…
