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Lochis Madonna

Lochis Madonna, by Titian, oil, 1507
Lochis Madonna, by Titian, oil, 1507

Lochis Madonna is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Titian. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.

About this work

The Lochis Madonna is a painting made with oil paint. It was created around the start of the 16th century.

The painting is attributed to Titian and is now held at the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo. It was first recorded as part of the Lochis collection, which is where it gets its name.

You can learn more about the artist who made this painting, Titian.

Overview

The Lochis Madonna is an early 16th-century oil on panel painting, currently housed at the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo. Its attribution has varied, with Titian being the current credited artist, following earlier attributions to Francesco Vecellio and Santo Zago.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the painting is the Madonna, implying a religious theme centered around the Virgin Mary, though specific interpretive details are not provided in the available information.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, the work reflects the material preferences of early 16th-century Venetian painting, characteristic of the period's artistic practices.

History & Provenance

First documented within the Lochis collection, from which it derives its name, the painting's early ownership history is tied to this family before its acquisition by the Accademia Carrara.

Context

Created circa 1508–1510, the painting situates itself within the flourishing Venetian Renaissance, a period marked by the emergence of prominent artists like Titian, who was then at the beginning of his career.

Legacy

While specific influences or notable impacts of the Lochis Madonna on subsequent art are not detailed in the provided information, its attribution to Titian (if confirmed) would place it within the broader legacy of one of the Renaissance's most influential figures.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Titian

Artist

Titian

Tiziano Vecellio (Italian:; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Lochis Madonna?

Lochis Madonna was painted by Titian in 1507.

Where can I see Lochis Madonna?

Lochis Madonna is held by Accademia Carrara.

What movement is Lochis Madonna?

Lochis Madonna is associated with High Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Lochis Madonna?

Museum-quality prints of Lochis Madonna are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.