Madonna of Alzano, or della Pera, by Giovanni Bellini
Madonna of Alzano, or della Pera, by Giovanni Bellini
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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 of Alzano by Giovanni Bellini, also called Madonna della Pera or Madonna Morelli (from the name of the last owner), was created around 1485-1490 and represents the Madonna and Child in an atmosphere of intense spirituality. The Madonna turns her meditative gaze to the Child, referring to the future sacrifice, but there is no typical tragic dimension. Indeed, the rural landscape behind the two characters conveys serenity, it is dotted with villages and other figures are visible, and is perhaps to be attributed to another painter. Bellini, master of the Venetian Renaissance, demonstrates remarkable skill in the use of light and color, giving the figures an extraordinary softness and realism.
In the foreground, a pear symbolizes the love between mother and son due to its sweetness, but also recalls the apple of Eden, prefiguring the redemption that the Madonna and Jesus will bring about. The pear element adds a symbolic and theological dimension to the painting.
The Madonna of Alzano is currently preserved at the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, where it continues to be admired for its beauty and emotional depth.