Copy after Raphael's Sistine Madonna

1852

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Copy after Raphael's Sistine Madonna is a 1852 by Rudolph Geudtner, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Rudolph Geudtner
When & what style?: 1852 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a bare-chested child. She wears a red robe over a blue dress, with a light veil draped over her head. The child has a soft, round face and a golden glow around its head. The background is a smooth, pale oval shape with no details. The woman’s face looks calm, but her fingers grip the child’s arm gently. The red and blue colors stand out against the soft background. If you like this style, look up sfumato next.