Madonna of the Rose Garden by Bernardino Scappi known as Luini (ca. 1510)
Madonna of the Rose Garden by Bernardino Scappi known as Luini (ca. 1510)
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WHY BUY
- Magnificent and real colors
- It makes any room elegant
- Perfect for a prestigious gift
CHARACTERISTICS
Print on handmade paper from Amalfi
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges
Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
With frame: 32 x 44 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges, handmade beech wood frame
Print on pictorial canvas
Measurement: 80 x 60 cm
Material: work printed on very fine grain pictorial canvas
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
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The work
The Madonna and Child by Bernardino Scapi, known as Bernardino Luini, also known as "Madonna del Roseto" is a work that enchants with its sweetness and serenity. Painted in the 16th century, this canvas represents an intimate and sacred moment, and conveys a profound sense of peace and protection.
At the center of the painting, the Madonna is depicted with the Baby Jesus in her arms, immersed in a rose garden. The face of the Virgin is characterized by a maternal sweetness, with delicate features and a look full of love.
The Child, serene and confident, tenderly abandons himself to his mother and holds with one hand the stem of a rose plant, a traditional symbol of purity and love, but the thorns of the stem can also represent the future passion of Christ and the sacrifices he will have to face . By holding the stalk, the Child symbolically anticipates the pain and suffering that will accompany his mission of redemption. Iconographic elements that combine the tenderness of maternal love with profound theological implications, creating a work that not only fascinates with its aesthetic beauty, but also invites spiritual reflection on the life and sacrifice of Christ.
The composition is enriched by a lush rose garden that envelops the figures with its flowers, a symbol of purity and love. Color vibrant and delicate of the petals which stands out in contrast to the dark background of the foliage, recalls the sober elegance of the Madonna's robes, giving depth and visual richness to the work. Luini's skilful use of light enhances the serenity of the moment, creating perfect harmony.
The impressions aroused by the painting are of a reassuring calm and an enveloping spirituality. The tender gaze of the Madonna and the natural pose of the Child evoke a sense of protection and maternal care that resonate deeply in the observer. The simple and pure beauty of the scene invites contemplation, making the observer feel welcomed and comforted.
Luini, influenced by the Leonardo school, manages to infuse his works with a grace and delicacy that make the "Madonna del Roseto" a perfect example of Renaissance devotion and art. His ability to capture the humanity of sacred subjects, combined with refined technical mastery, transforms this painting into a visual prayer, capable of touching the heart and soul of anyone who admires it.
In summary, the "Madonna del Roseto" by Bernardino Luini is a work which, through its beauty and serenity, offers food for thought on the purity of maternal love and the sweetness of religious devotion, arousing deep and lasting emotions.