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Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517). Madonna and Child with Saint
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Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517). Madonna and Child with Saint
Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517). Italian Renaissance painter. Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome and Mary Magdalene, 1495. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany
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1495 Alte Battista Giovanni Jesus Munich Painter Pinakothek Renaissance Virgin Cima Conegliano
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Cima da Conegliano's 'Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome and Mary Magdalene' (1495), housed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, is a captivating work of art from the Italian Renaissance period. Painted by Giovanni Battista Cima, also known as Cima da Conegliano, this masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional skill and devotion to his craft. The central figure of the painting is the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, who gazes intently at his mother with a sense of curiosity and love. To the left, Saint Jerome, clad in his traditional cardinal's robes and dressed in the attire of a scholar, sits in deep contemplation, surrounded by his iconic attributes - a lion, a card, and a skull, symbolizing his penance and devotion to God. On the right, Mary Magdalene, dressed in penitent robes and adorned with the traditional attributes of a repentant sinner - long flowing hair and an alabaster jar, is shown in prayerful devotion to the Holy Family. The use of warm, earthy tones and the delicate handling of the figures create a sense of intimacy and tenderness, inviting the viewer to contemplate the profound spiritual connection between the characters. This painting, created in 1495, is a testament to Cima da Conegliano's mastery of the Renaissance style, which emphasized the importance of naturalism, perspective, and the human form. The influence of Leonardo da Vinci and other great artists of the time can be seen in the meticulous attention to detail and the subtle use of chiaroscuro. A visit to the Alte Pinakothek in Munich to view 'Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome and Mary Magdalene' is a must for anyone interested in the history of art and the development of the Renaissance movement in Europe. This painting is a beautiful reminder of the enduring power of art to inspire and transport us to another time and place.
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