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Madonna and Child Seated in a Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, by Giuliano Bugiardini, unspecified

Madonna and Child Seated in a Landscape with Saint John the Baptist

Giuliano Bugiardini

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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Overview

Madonna and Child Seated in a Landscape with Saint John the Baptist is an unspecified by Giuliano Bugiardini, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Giuliano Bugiardini
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of the Madonna and Child in a natural setting. The Madonna, dressed in a red dress and blue cloak, sits on a rock with the Child on her lap. To her right is a young Saint John the Baptist, depicted as a child holding a cross. The background features a landscape with trees, hills, and a blue sky. The painting's composition is notable for its use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas that add depth and volume to the figures. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the Madonna's clothing and the gentle expressions of the figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Giuliano Bugiardini.

About the artist

Portrait of Giuliano Bugiardini
Artist

Giuliano Bugiardini

Giuliano di Piero di Simone Bugiardini (29 January 1475 – 17 February 1555) was an Italian Renaissance painter.

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