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Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel)
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Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel)
3740829 Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel) by Credi, Lorenzo di (1456-1536); 16.5x13.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: variously attributed to Leonardo, Verrocchio and Lorenzo di Credi.); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23620154
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Drapery Gentle Leonardo Da Vinci Pomegranate Purple Windows Da Vinci Halo Verrocchio
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This print showcases Lorenzo di Credi's masterpiece, "Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate" painted between 1475-80. The painting, rendered in oil on poplar panel, measures 16.5x13.4 cm and is housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. The window behind the Madonna allows gentle rays of sunlight to filter through, illuminating the serene landscape outside. The drapery surrounding the figures is a rich shade of purple, symbolizing royalty and spirituality. In this intimate half-length portrait, we see the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus on her lap. Both figures are depicted with utmost tenderness and grace - Mary's blue robe contrasting beautifully against Jesus' nude form. A pomegranate rests delicately in Mary's hand, representing fertility and abundance. This fruit holds symbolic significance as it alludes to Christ's future sacrifice for humanity. Though attributed to various artists including Leonardo da Vinci and Verrocchio over time, Lorenzo di Credi is credited as its creator today. The painting exudes Renaissance elegance with its attention to detail and skillful execution. As we gaze upon this timeless artwork captured by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded of the profound beauty that art can convey across centuries. It serves as a testament to both religious devotion and artistic mastery while inviting us into a world where spirituality intertwines seamlessly with nature itself.
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