Madonna of the Tent by Raphael (1514)
Madonna of the Tent by Raphael (1514)
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WHY BUY
- Magnificent and real colors
- It makes any room elegant
- Perfect for a prestigious gift
CHARACTERISTICS
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
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The work
Raphael's "Madonna della Tenda", created in 1514, masterfully expresses the intimacy and tenderness of the Virgin, the Child and the boy Saint John the Baptist, highlighting a Leonardesque influence in the pictorial technique due to the soft shades and chiaroscuro.
The tent, from which the work takes its name, creates a scenic background that frames the holy family, accentuating a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The dynamic beauty of the drapery and the liveliness of the colors of the painting blend with the compositional balance and grace of the poses.
The Madonna is represented with a sweet and contemplative expression, her gaze is projected towards the future and reflects divine serenity. The Child Jesus embraces her while casting a curious and affectionate look towards Saint John, who, devotedly, gazes at both of them. The three figures create an engaging emotional connection, making the "Madonna della Tenda" a masterpiece of affection and spirituality, of sublime sweetness.