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The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children

Pietro Giacomo Palmieri , 1774

The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children, by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri, ink, 1774
The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children, by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri, ink, 1774

The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Pietro Giacomo Palmieri. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1774 by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri, depicts a scene with multiple figures. It is a pen and brown ink work on laid paper, currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The scene centers on the Madonna and Child, surrounded by other figures including Tobias, an angel, a saint, and two children. The presence of putti, or winged cherubs, adds to the religious and symbolic nature of the composition.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, swirling lines and a lack of shading, with the artist relying on thick, expressive strokes to convey the scene. The use of pen and brown ink creates a sense of spontaneity, suggesting a preparatory or sketch-like quality.

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Artist & collection

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Who painted The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children?

The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children was painted by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri in 1774.

Where can I see The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children?

The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children?

The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of The Madonna and Child Seated on a Dais with Tobias and the Angel and a Saint Presenting Two Children are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.