1650
unspecified
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Virgin and Child between St Benedict and St Quentin is a 1650 unspecified by Sisto Badalocchio, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Christ Child, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with two saints on either side. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a soft, golden light. The Virgin Mary wears a blue robe and a pink dress, while the Christ Child is nude. The two saints, St. Benedict and St. Quentin, are dressed in dark robes and hold staffs. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of drama and emotion to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Sisto Badalocchio Rosa (28 June 1585 – c. 1619-1647) was an Italian Baroque painter and engraver of the Bolognese School.
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