1603
oil
canvas
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
Dominant colour
Madonna with the Child is a 1603 oil by Sisto Badalocchio, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Christ Child, held at Capitoline Museums.
This painting shows a woman holding a baby. She is sitting on the ground with her legs crossed, wearing a red dress and a blue cloak. The baby is naked and is being held close to her chest. The woman's face is tilted down towards the baby, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a landscape with trees and hills. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and intimacy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the emotional impact of the scene. If you want to learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.
Sisto Badalocchio Rosa (28 June 1585 – c. 1619-1647) was an Italian Baroque painter and engraver of the Bolognese School.
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