Madonna and Child with the Infant John the Baptist (Correggio, Madrid) facts for kids
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| Artist | Antonio da Correggio |
| Year | c.1516 |
| Type | oil paint on panel |
| Dimensions | 48 cm × 37 cm (19 in × 15 in) |
| Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
The Madonna and Child with the Infant John the Baptist is a famous painting. It was created around 1516 by the Italian artist Antonio da Correggio. This beautiful oil painting shows the Virgin Mary, baby Jesus, and a young John the Baptist. It is also sometimes called The Virgin of the Sandal. Today, you can see this artwork at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.
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About the Painting
Who Painted It?
The artist, Antonio da Correggio, was an important Italian painter. He lived during the Renaissance period. Correggio was known for his soft colors and gentle figures. He often painted religious scenes.
What Does It Show?
This painting features Mary, the mother of Jesus. She is holding baby Jesus. Next to them is a young John the Baptist. He is shown as a child, looking at Jesus. The painting has a calm and loving feeling.
Where Was It Painted?
Experts believe Correggio painted this artwork in Parma, Italy. This is because its style is similar to other paintings he made there. For example, it looks like the wall paintings he did for the Camera di San Paolo. Another artist, Michelangelo Anselmi, used it as a model. This also suggests it was painted in Parma.
Why Is It Special?
This painting shows how much Leonardo da Vinci influenced Correggio. It is like a new version of Leonardo's famous painting, The Virgin of the Rocks. Correggio used some of Leonardo's ideas. He then made them his own in this artwork.
How It Got to Spain
The painting was originally in Parma, Italy. Later, it was brought to Madrid, Spain. This happened when Isabella Farnese married Philip V of Spain. She was a powerful queen who loved art. The painting was listed among her treasures in 1746. It was kept at the La Granja. Now, it is a prized piece at the Prado Museum.
See also
Sources
- Giuseppe Adani, Correggio pittore universale, Silvana Editoriale, Correggio 2007. ISBN: 9788836609772
- Correggio Art Home
- Prado Museum
