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Madonna and Child Enthroned, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis

Anton Maria Zanetti I

1730

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child Enthroned, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis is a 1730 ink by Anton Maria Zanetti I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Anton Maria Zanetti I
When & what style?: 1730 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the painting, a woman sits on a throne, holding a baby. Two men stand beside her, one on each side. The woman wears a long dress and a head covering, while the baby is naked. The man on the left holds a book and wears a long robe. The man on the right is barefoot and wears a simple tunic. The background is dark, with some trees visible behind the figures. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The figures are rendered in a formal, classical style, with attention to detail and texture. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Zanetti I, Anton Maria, a Baroque artist known for his religious scenes and use of chiaroscuro.