Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano, Virgin and Child with Saints and Donors
Severance, 1942.636 · The Cleveland Museum of Art, Open Access (CC0)View original →
Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano

Virgin and Child with Saints and Donors

c. 1515

Current Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
56 × 78.8 cm
Status
In Museum Collection
Collect24 Art ID
C24-109549

This work reinterprets the most common subject in Renaissance art—the Madonna and Child. The tender relationship of mother and son spoke to Mary’s role as intercessor for humanity, sparked an empathetic relationship with Christ, and helped invest Christian practice with tenderness and compassion. Works at this scale were usually for private devotion, but distinct styles and refined craftsmanship were also appreciated for their artistry and creativity. Here the donors occupy the same landscape as the holy figures, emphasizing how Mary’s compassion extends into our world. This painting was neve…

Provenance

Severance, 1942.636

Registry history

  • c. 1515 — Recorded in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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