Virgin and Child with Saints
1650
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
1650
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a woman holding a baby. The woman wears a red robe with a blue cloak, and the baby is naked. To her right stands an older man with a long white beard, dressed in an orange robe. On her left is a younger man with dark hair and no clothes, except for a red cloth around his waist. In front of them, a man in a brown robe kneels, and a woman in a green dress sits to his right. The scene is set against a backdrop of columns and trees. The colors are muted, with shades of red, blue, and brown dominating the palette. The overall mood is one of serenity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Pietro da Cortona.
