1615
oil
canvas
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
Dominant colour
Madonna with the Child, Saint Catherine and Saint John is a 1615 oil by Pietro da Cortona, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at Capitoline Museums.
This painting depicts a tender scene of the Madonna with the Child, Saint Catherine, and Saint John. The Madonna is seated, cradling the Child in her lap, while Saint Catherine and Saint John stand beside her. The figures are set against a dark background, with the Madonna's blue robes and the Child's pale skin standing out in contrast. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion, as the figures seem lost in contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, look up the artist Pietro da Cortona.
Pietro da Cortona (Italian: ; 1 November 1596 or 1597 – 16 May 1669) was an Italian Baroque painter and architect.
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