Artwork
Madonna and Child (after Francisco Bayeu y Subias)
Madonna and Child (after Francisco Bayeu y Subias) is a print by the Romanticist artist Ramón Bayeu. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2008.16
- Credit line
- Bequest of Lillian M. Kern, by exchange
About this work
Overview
Madonna and Child (after Francisco Bayeu y Subias) is a print by Ramón Bayeu y Subías, a Spanish artist associated with the Neoclassicist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of the Madonna holding the Christ child, conveying a sense of calm and intimacy through their gentle expressions and soft features.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth, with the Madonna's face illuminated from above and her shawl and the child's body fading into shadow.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ramón Bayeu y Subías (2 December 1744, Zaragoza – 1 March 1793, Aranjuez) was a Spanish Neoclassicist painter; known primarily for his work in tapestry design.
