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The Madonna of the Cuccina Family, by Paolo Veronese, oil, 1571

The Madonna of the Cuccina Family

Paolo Veronese

1571

oil

canvas

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Dominant colour

Overview

The Madonna of the Cuccina Family is a 1571 oil by Paolo Veronese, a Mannerism work, depicting Family, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Who painted this?
Paolo Veronese
When & what style?
1571 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

About this work

This painting shows a large family group, with many people gathered around a central figure. They are all dressed in formal, old-fashioned clothing, and some are holding objects like a book or a cup. In the background, there is a building that looks like a palace or a church. The colors are rich and vibrant, with lots of reds, blues, and golds. The overall mood is one of grandeur and importance. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Paolo Veronese.

About the artist

Portrait of Paolo Veronese
Artist

Paolo Veronese

Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -⁠zee, US also -⁠see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…

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