Madonna im Rosenhag,

nach 1500

Material / Technology / Carrier

Pappelholz

Dimensions of the object

174,5 x 131,5 cm

Displayed

Not on display

Department

Italian Painting

Genre

Painting

Inventory number

994

Acquisition

1815 von Kronprinz Ludwig aus der Sammlung der Kaiserin Josephine in Malmaison erworben

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Francesco Francia (Raibolini), Madonna im Rosenhag, nach 1500, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/8eGVj2YGWQ (Last updated on 19.06.2023)

This painting is one of the principal works by the artist from Bologna. The motif and composition draw on reports of the vision experienced by Bridget of Sweden and are strongly influenced by Fra Filippo Lippi and Botticelli. The enclosed garden is a symbol of Mary's purity; the roses a reference to the biblical Song of Songs that extols love. The Christ Child is shown to be the San of God and the Redeemer through the gesture of the blessing and the apple. As Francia also worked as a goldsmith, he added the ward 'AURI FEX' after his signature.