1458
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Madonna and Child in a Garden between St. Barbara and st. Dorothy is a 1458 by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, the Virgin Mary sits in a garden, holding the Christ child. She is flanked by two female saints, St. Barbara and St. Dorothy, who stand on either side of her. The Virgin Mary wears a long robe and a cloak, while the saints wear similar attire. The background of the painting is a garden, with plants and flowers visible behind the figures. The painting is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and folds in the clothing. The faces of the figures are serene and calm, with gentle expressions. The overall mood of the painting is one of peace and tranquility. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, a style characterized by its use of realism and humanism. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance.
Master E. S. (c. 1420 – c. 1468; previously known as the Master of 1466) is an unidentified German engraver, goldsmith, and printmaker of the late Gothic period. He was the first major German artist of old master prints…
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