Artwork
The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist and an Angel
The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist and an Angel is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Master of Marradi. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child with the young St John the Baptist and an Angel is a 1500 religious oil painting by Master of Marradi, currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, flanked by a young St John the Baptist on the left and an angel on the right, conveying a theme of devotion and sacred harmony.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features visible brushstrokes and textured elements. The palette predominantly consists of muted, earthy tones, contributing to an overall atmosphere of serenity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1500 by Master of Marradi, the painting is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Context
Typical of early 16th-century religious art, the painting's composition and use of halos for sacred figures (Mary, Jesus, St John) reflect traditional Christian iconography.
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