Madonna and Child with Saints (1607)
Ludovico Carracci1607 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1619)
Specifications
- Year
- 1607
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1555–1619
About the artwork
Dated 1607, "Madonna and Child with Saints" is an artwork by Ludovico Carracci. Historical background, 1607: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion in brief: 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.
"Madonna and Child with Saints" 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. 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, 1555–1619
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