Massimo Stanzione, (ca. 1586 – ca. 1656)
Madonna and Child
Oil on canvas
49 3/4 by 39 3/8 in.; 126.4 by 100 cm.
Private collection
The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and
Child is often the name of a work
of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The word Madonna means
"My Lady" in Italian. Artworks of the Christ Child and his mother
Mary are part of the Roman Catholic tradition in many parts of the world
including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, South America and the Philippines.
Paintings known as icons are also an important tradition of the Orthodox Church
and often show the Mary and the Christ Child. They are found particularly in
Eastern Europe, Russia, Egypt, the Middle East and India. More on The Madonna and Child
Massimo Stanzione (ca. 1586 – ca. 1656) was one of the leading painters in Naples in
the 17th century, producing numerous altarpieces and frescoes. His rich colours
and idealised naturalism influenced a great number of students and imitators.
This is a copy of a large altarpiece that he painted for the Carthusian monks
in the church of Certosa di S. Martino in Naples: Stanzione included Carthusian
monks mourning the dead Christ. This copy may date from the 18th century. More on Massimo Stanzione
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