Artwork
Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by Jacques Blanchard. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is a 1628 oil painting by French Baroque artist Jacques Blanchard, held in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, accompanied by Saint Elizabeth and the infant Saint John the Baptist, set against a landscape of rolling hills and cloudy sky, conveying a sense of devotion.
Technique & Style
Blanchard's use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the painting's rendering of the figures' faces and clothing, creating a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
Jacques Blanchard, born in Paris and trained by his uncle Nicolas Bollery, was an early 17th-century French painter contributing to the period's devotional imagery, with this work being a characteristic example of his religious style.
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Artist
Jacques Blanchard (1600 – 1638), also known as Jacques Blanchart, was a French baroque painter who was born in Paris.
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