Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna and Child” (Madonna Conestabile)

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1. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna in the tent”The famous Italian artist Raphael created his painting “Madonna in the tent with the Child and little John the Baptist” in Rome in 1514. It was already a mature period in the works of titan of the Renaissance, when he mainly worked on frescoes. The canvas of Raphael received such a name because of the […]...
2. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna in the chair”One of the legendary artists of Europe is considered to be Raphael Santi. His activities began when he was still very young. Even then, everyone admired his works, so it is not surprising that the young master was invited to work in Rome. One of his great works is the Madonna in the Armchair, which […]...
3. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna Alba”Cloths with images of saints were always in fashion. It enjoyed the same success and many rich citizens of the Middle Ages wanted very much to have in their house a portrait of the Madonna or Christ. But there were also triple portraits. Raphael was the most exquisite painter of the Middle Ages and quite […]...
4. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna Granduk”“Madonna Grandka” – one of the most famous canvases by Italian artist Raphael Santi. The plot of the picture is quite traditional – the image of the Virgin Mary with the baby in her arms. A number of art historians suggest that the canvas was created by Raphael in 1504-1505, shortly after he moved to […]...
5. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna in the green”In the defining years of creative development, Rafael Santi is located in the city of Florence. Since 1504, the artist absorbs the skill of Michelangelo and his talented colleagues Leonardo da Vinci who worked here. Prior to this, young Raphael mastered the traditions of just the beginning of the Renaissance. Now he learned a lot […]...
6. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna with a Goldfinch”The picture is made in the technique of oil painting on wood, its author is the famous Italian artist, a representative of the Umbrian school – Rafael Santi. The creation of the canvas dates back to 1506, at the moment it is stored in the Florentine Gallery of Church Services. Once the picture was bought […]...
7. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna and Child with Five Angels”The image of Madonn passes a wide line through the entire career of Sandro Botticelli. There are about 15 paintings, where Madonna is present. “Madonna with a baby and with five angels” refers to the early works of the master and was written in 1470. Botticelli’s creative independence during this period was not yet strong, […]...
8. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Bridgewater Madonna”“Bridgewater Madonna” is part of a series of paintings by Rafael Santi, dedicated to the images of Madonna. The brush of the legendary artist painstakingly painted the images of the Madonna, each time trying to find, “feel” the very ideal, mysterious and unattainable. The pursuit of the perfect image is clearly displayed in the immaculate […]...
9. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Madonna and Child”In the painting by Peter Paul Rubens, “Madonna and Child”, there is an image of Our Lady with Jesus in her arms. The image of holy people is always attributed to religious subjects. However, here we do not see any references to the Bible writings. We can say that we have a household story: a […]...
10. Description of the painting by Giotto “Madonna and Child with Two Angels”The famous image of the Madonna, sitting on the throne, was painted in Florence by the skillful painter Giotto Di Bondoni. As established by historians, the work on the fresco was completed in about 1310. The artist made it specifically for the Franciscan church. Creating the “Madonna Onisanti” the author adhered to the traditional iconographic […]...
11. Description of the painting by Lucas Cranach “Madonna and Child”Many artists depict the most diverse images of the Madonna on their canvases, including those with a baby in her arms. Lukas Cranach Sr. was no exception. The painting “Madonna and Child under an Apple Tree” was painted by him at the beginning of the sixteenth century. The canvas is small in size, it is […]...
12. Description of the painting by Karl Crivelli “Madonna and Child”The plots of the icons are displayed in some paintings by artists who have no direct relationship to the clergy. One of such works can be considered “Madonna and Child” by the brilliant Venetian master Carlo Crivelli. The painting was created in the final years of the life of the talented painter of Italy. In […]...
13. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Beautiful gardener” (Madonna and Child with John the Baptist)Raphael created this picture when he was already recognized as a master. Before the audience appears quite still a young Virgin Mary. Her whole image creates a feeling of calm and peace. Raphael portrays the beautiful Mother of God, her Baby and little John the Baptist. These three figures are becoming an organic addition to […]...
14. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna and Child with Angels”Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi was born in Florence in the family of a tanner. His older brother Giovanni, an incredibly fat boy, was teased by Keg (Botticelli), and the nickname stuck to both brothers – some illiterate neighbors considered this ridiculous nickname as a real last name. As he got older, Alessandro did […]...
15. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Madonna di Foligno”Once in Foligno, lightning struck near the house of a rich man, but no one was hurt, nothing was charred and there was not even a fire. In memory of this amazing event, the man – his name was de Copni – ordered an icon of the Mother of God to Rafael, who would help […]...
16. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Lady with a unicorn”The painting was painted in typical Renaissance style. The painting depicts a girl holding a little unicorn in her arms. Unicorn since ancient times was considered a symbol of purity, purity. Legends say that only a virgin can tame a raging unicorn. The painting by Raphael Santi depicts a plot widely popular in those days. […]...
17. Description of the painting by Leonardo da Vinci “Madonna with a flower” (Madonna Benoit)Madonna with a flower is one of the first works of art of Leonardo. Da Vinci portrayed Madonna in a room with a darkened view, in which the image in the depth of a double window is the only source of light. The window is presented in the addition of greenish light, which can not […]...
18. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi, the painting “Madonna with a veil”Rafael Santi is the creator of masterpieces, many of which have become invaluable assets of world culture and altar painting. The artist created in his unique style, combining the earthly and divine in immortal inspirational images. At the tomb of the great painter, admired contemporaries wrote words that nature was afraid of being defeated during […]...
19. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Loggia Psyche”The great Italian artist Rafael Santi early became an orphan, but the first experience as a painter acquired in the workshop of his father, who painted at the court of the Duke of Urbinsky. Later in his work, Rafael focused primarily on the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The vast majority of his […]...
20. Description of the painting by Leonardo da Vinci “Madonna with a Pomegranate”“Madonna with a Pomegranate” is the earliest, quite touching and spontaneous Madonna, which was created by the great painter and master Leonardo. Each of the subsequent images from Madonna will be very close to its compositional and stylistic component to the “Madonna with a Pomegranate”. The painter had the presence of a special composition, with […]...
21. Description of the painting by Filippo Lippi “Madonna with a baby and two angels (Madonna under a veil)”“Madonna with a baby and two angels” – the famous painting by Filippo Lippi. The artist, being a novice, was kindled by a passion for the nun Lucrezia Butti. The girl accepted his courtship, and, refusing to serve God, the couple entered into marriage. Subsequently, they had a son Filippino, he also became a famous […]...
22. Description of the fresco by Rafael Santi “Dispute”Artist Raphael was known for his work since his youth. Being a novice artist, he was invited to a prestigious workshop in Rome. In the Renaissance, Raphael was one of those who made a special contribution to its development. The painting “Dispute” adorned one of the great monasteries. The action in the picture unfolds between […]...
23. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “The Holy Family” (Madonna with the beardless Joseph)Raphael is the great Italian painter of the Renaissance, and the “Holy Family” is one of his early, filigree and fine works, which is also called “Madonna with a bezborodym Joseph.” Usually, Joseph was depicted with a beard, thus emphasizing his age. Rafael refused this rule, and in his picture Joseph looks old because of […]...
24. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Position in a coffin”Raphael often happened to turn to Christian plots. Rethinking them, he sometimes changed them so that they changed a little, becoming more alive and fuller. “The position in the tomb” depicts the moment when the body of Christ, taken from the cross, was carried to bury his relatives and friends. Holding him on the stretched […]...
25. Description of the fresco by Rafael Santi “The School of Athens”Raphael Santi (1483-1520) – the great Italian painter and graphic artist. The fresco “The School of Athens” is one of the four frescoes for the Papal Palace in the Vatican, painted by the great Raphael in the High Renaissance. The sophistication and smoothness of the lines, rounded contours, complex poses, angles and rhythm balanced compositional […]...
26. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Stanza della Senatura”The “Stanzas” are translated from Italian as rooms – these are the frescoed halls in the Vatican Palace. These premises belong, which brought together on their walls the masterpieces of many artists, the Pope of Rome. Today there is a museum where everyone can get acquainted with the picturesque interior. The great Italian master of […]...
27. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Gypsy Madonna”The painting “Gypsy Madonna” depicts the Virgin Mary with Jesus. The work received such a name, since the girl does not look like a European – she has dark skin and dark brown eyes. Also visible tar-black hair, knocked out from under the white cape. A woman is dressed in simple cut clothes, but it […]...
28. Description of the painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio “Madonna with a Snake”“Madonna Palafrenai” – this was the first name of the painting by Michelangelo Caravaggio, which depicts St. Anne, Mary and the boy Christ. The most dynamic is the figure of Mary, the child is set in motion under the gentle guidance of her mother, and the elderly Anna is at a distance in humble peace. […]...
29. Description of the painting by Pietro Perugino “Madonna”Pietro Perugino is a Renaissance artist. We know almost nothing about the early years of the great artist. The real name of the painter is Pietro Vannucci. Perugino is his nickname with which he was awarded for his residence – the city of Perugia. The main feature of the artist is his ability to smoothly […]...
30. Description of the painting by Salvador Dali “Madonna of Port Ligat”Being once an unbeliever, the psyche of Genius has changed dramatically, and he turned into faith. These changes were immediately expressed in his work – strange images combined with Christian motifs along with mysticism. He created two versions of the painting “Madonna of Port-Ligat.” In the face of the Mother of God can be traced […]...
31. Description of the painting by Raphael “Sistine Madonna”The picture depicts a woman with a child, but it is not just a woman, it is a maiden holding a blessed child in her arms. Her tender and at the same time sad look as if knows about what ungrateful future awaits her son. The child, on the contrary, is full of life, strength […]...
32. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna with a Pomegranate”Botticelli created the painting “Madonna with Pomegranate” in the 15th century in the Renaissance style, which was placed in the auditorium of the Palazzo Vecchio. The picture is drawn in a designated circle, in which the angels are located, they surround the Madonna, holding the baby in her arms, the folds of the cloak are […]...
33. Description of the painting by Edward Munch “Madonna”Munch’s painting, formerly known as “The Loving Woman” is currently known as “Madonna.” Creating this canvas, the artist had a plan to reflect on it the main stages of the life of any woman: conception, reproduction of posterity and death. Therefore, it is believed that the lithograph of Madonna is the very first stage, which […]...
34. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna Magnificat”Artist Sandro Botticelli – one of the most prominent representatives of the Renaissance. The name comes from the initial words of the prayer of Our Lady, written in an open book, which she obscures with her hand. The baby Jesus sitting on her lap, with her left hand he squeezes a pomegranate apple, symbolizing eternal […]...
35. Description of the painting by Leonardo da Vinci “Madonna”Numerous studies of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci indicate that a separate theme in the artist’s work was the theme of the mother and her child. Often in his paintings there are images of a young woman, expressing care and concern for her baby. Currently stored in the Hermitage of St. Petersburg. Experts believe that […]...
36. Description of the painting by Jean-Baptiste Greza “Damned child”The legendary picture of Zh. B. Dreams “Bald Child” is the most valuable exhibit of the State Hermitage Museum, located in the city of St. Petersburg. In total, the museum houses 11 works by the artist. The picture is made in the once popular Rococo style, oil on canvas. The masterpiece was born in 1765. […]...
37. Description of the painting by Masaccio “St. Anna with the Madonna and Baby”“Saint Anna with the Madonna and the Baby”, commonly called Sant’Anna Metterc, is a pictorial work painted with tempera, measuring 175×103 cm. The author is considered to be the great Masaccio, who wrote it between 1424 and 1425. She is kept in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The work is a masterpiece of creativity Masaccio […]...
38. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “A child with a whip”Pierre-Auguste Renoir wrote his picture “A child with a whip” in 1885, at the time when he himself turned 44 years old. At this time, the artist was already an accomplished painter, his paintings were widely known, and everyone recognized the talent. Interestingly, venerable artists either did not paint children’s portraits at all, or their […]...
39. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Portrait of a Cardinal”Raphael is a recognized master of portrait painting. True and genre scenes from him were no less better than portraits. But still his portrait work is amazing. Before us is one of his, perhaps, the best works. This is a portrait of a cardinal. The portrait is not yet an old cleric. Striking face, which […]...
40. Description of the painting by Nicholas Roerich “Oriflamma Madonna”The famous artist Roerich painted his picture “Madonna Oriflamma” specially for the Pact of the World. Thoughts about this Pact too often did not leave the artist, therefore their echoes can be seen in many of his works. He used the “Signs” emblem in more than half of the paintings of the 30s. In his […]...