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Virgin and Child with Angels, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
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Virgin and Child with Angels, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
2970730 Virgin and Child with Angels, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 57.8x41.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wirt D. Walker Fund Income; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22439590
© Wirt D. Walker Fund Income / Bridgeman Images
Chiaroscuro Contorted Embracing Mannerist Pose Sucking Thumb
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This print showcases Giulio Cesare Procaccini's masterpiece, "Virgin and Child with Angels" painted around 1610. The oil on panel composition measures 57.8x41.9 cm and is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, USA. In this Baroque artwork, the viewer is immediately drawn to the central figures: the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus in her arms while surrounded by a chorus of angels. The artist skillfully captures their tender embrace, emphasizing the intimate bond between mother and child. Procaccini's Mannerist style is evident through his use of contorted poses and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting. This technique heightens the emotional intensity of the scene as well as accentuates each figure's physical attributes. The nakedness of both infant Jesus and some angels adds an ethereal quality to the painting, symbolizing purity and innocence. One angel even appears to be sucking its thumb playfully—a charming detail that brings a touch of whimsy to this sacred depiction. "Virgin and Child with Angels" exemplifies Procaccini's mastery in capturing religious subjects with exquisite attention to detail. Through his brushstrokes, he invites viewers into a moment frozen in time—one that evokes reverence for divine love and maternal tenderness. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded once again why art has such power—to transport us across centuries and continents, allowing us to connect deeply with universal themes like faith
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