Madonna and Child with Sts John the Baptist, Peter, Jerome, and Paul

Madonna and Child with Sts John the Baptist, Peter, Jerome, and Paul by Benozzo Gozzoli
Artist
Benozzo Gozzoli
Date
1456
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
National Gallery of Umbria (Palazzo dei Priori)
"Madonna and Child with Sts John the Baptist, Peter, Jerome, and Paul" by Benozzo Gozzoli is a religious painting crafted on a panel during the Early renaissance period. Gozzoli, a Florentine artist renowned for his vibrant, detailed frescoes like those in the Magi Chapel, also excelled in panel paintings characterized by fine attention to naturalism. This artwork depicts the Madonna and Child amidst revered saints, showcasing realistic landscapes and vivid human portraits. While best known for his murals, Gozzoli’s mastery in Oil pigment application reveals his versatility, making this piece a notable example of his prolific contributions to Renaissance religious art.

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