The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna (1508)
Raphael1508 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1520)
Specifications
- Year
- 1508
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1483–1520
About the artwork
Raphael is the artist behind "The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna", dated 1508. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Context for 1508: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel.
"The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna" 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, 1483–1520
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