1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
Madonna in Glory is a 1630 oil by Giovanni Baglione, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Capitoline Museums.
This painting depicts a woman in a red robe with a dark blue cape, surrounded by angels and cherubs. She is floating in the air, with her arms outstretched and her head tilted upwards. The background is a warm, golden color, with a large sun or moon in the top center. The woman's face is serene, and her clothing is flowing and dynamic. The angels and cherubs around her are also depicted in various poses, some of them playing musical instruments or holding flowers. The overall effect is one of joy and celebration. The painting is an example of the Baroque style, which emphasized dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style and its artists, you might want to look up the artist Giovanni Baglione.
Giovanni Baglione (Italian: ; 1566 – 30 December 1643) was an Italian Late Mannerist and Early Baroque painter and art historian.
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