The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist and an Angel
1500
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1500
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist and an Angel is a 1500 oil by Master of Marradi, a Early Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding a baby, with a young boy and an angel on either side. The Virgin wears a dark blue robe and a halo, while the baby is nude and has a halo as well. The boy on the left is dressed in a tan tunic and has a halo, and the angel on the right wears a red robe and has wings and a halo. The background features trees, a distant landscape, and a blue sky. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look into glazing.
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