Artwork
Madonna and Child with Saints

Madonna and Child with Saints is a drawing by the Baroque artist Giuseppe Bazzani. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1960.72
- Credit line
- James Parmelee Fund
About this work
Overview
Giuseppe Bazzani's 'Madonna and Child with Saints' is a c. 1704 religious drawing housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, accompanied by two saints.
Subject & Meaning
The scene portrays the Madonna cradling the Christ child, flanked by two saints who express devotion with uplifted arms and gaze, set against a turbulent, dark sky symbolizing the contrast between earthly turmoil and divine serenity.
Technique & Style
The work employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting soft illumination on the figures' faces and hands with a predominantly dark background, characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1704, the artwork's provenance prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed in available information.
Context
Aligned with 18th-century Baroque religious art, emphasizing emotional intensity and dramatic lighting to convey spiritual themes.
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