Who painted Madonna and Child with little John?

Madonna and Child with little John was painted by Pietro Perugino in 1495.

Where can I see Madonna and Child with little John?

Madonna and Child with little John is held by Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

What movement is Madonna and Child with little John?

Madonna and Child with little John is associated with High Renaissance.

Artwork

Madonna and Child with little John

Pietro Perugino , 1495

Madonna and Child with little John is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino. It dates from 1495 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

About this work

Overview

Pietro Perugino's 'Madonna and Child with little John' is a painting from around 1495, characteristic of the High Renaissance. It is a representation of a religious scene, now held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with the young Saint John the Baptist beside them. The figures are set against a serene hilly landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility and reverence.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Perugino's skill in composition and his use of color. The figures are rendered in a harmonious and balanced arrangement, with attention to the details of their clothing and the surrounding landscape.

History & Provenance

Created during the High Renaissance, the painting is a testament to Perugino's influence on the period. As the teacher of Raphael, Perugino's style and techniques had a lasting impact on the development of Renaissance art.