Francesco Francia (Raibolini)
(1450-1517)
Virgin and Child with Two Angels,
um 1495
Material / Technology / Carrier
Kastanienholz
Dimensions of the object
63,5 x 48,5 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 4
Acquisition
1832 von Kronprinz Maximilian II. aus der Galleria Zambeccari in Bologna erworben
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Francesco Francia (Raibolini), Maria mit Kind und zwei Engeln, um 1495, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/jpxegP5GJ7 (Last updated on 28.08.2023)
The idealised faces and intimate tenderness in the interaction of the Mother and Child are characteristic of Francia, who was one of the leading masters in Bologna around 1500. The goldfinch on the hand of the Christ Child is a symbol of the story of the Passion.
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