Madonna and Child in Glory (1747)
Pompeo Batoni1747 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1787)
Specifications
- Year
- 1747
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1708–1787
About the artwork
This page presents "Madonna and Child in Glory" (1747), created by Pompeo Batoni. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Religion: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Historical background, 1747: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century.
"Madonna and Child in Glory" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1708–1787
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