Who painted Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist was painted by Guido Reni in 1640.

Where can I see Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist?

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

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Museum-quality prints of Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist

Guido Reni , 1640

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Guido Reni. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

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Overview

Guido Reni's 'Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist' is a religious oil painting created in 1640, now housed at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene scene of maternal and religious devotion, featuring Mary with the Christ Child on her lap and a young Saint John the Baptist beside her, symbolically holding a cross.

Technique & Style

Reni employs a somber, dark background with a subtle gradient to enhance depth. The figures are rendered in contrasting, symbolic attire: Mary in red and blue, the Christ Child nude with a white cloth, and Saint John in a brown tunic.

History & Provenance

Created in 1640, the work's provenance prior to its acquisition by the J. Paul Getty Museum is not detailed here.

Context

This work reflects Reni's contribution to the Baroque religious art tradition, emphasizing emotional intimacy and spiritual calm.

Legacy

As part of the Getty Museum's collection, it remains a significant example of Reni's style and 17th-century religious art, though its broader impact or influence is not specified in the provided details.

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Artist

Guido Reni

Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne.