Madonna and Child with St. Joseph, St. Catherine and St. Agnes
Technical Details
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Title
Madonna and Child with St. Joseph, St. Catherine and St. Agnes -
Author
Antonio Campi -
Year
c. 1570 -
Dimensions
cm 230 x 143 -
Inventory
581 -
Room
XV
Antonio Campi was an architect, sculptor, cosmograph and author of a history of Cremona. The picture offers an original take on the theme of the Holy Family with saints. Joseph, in the shadows, peeks out from behind a curtain, observing the strapping Christ Child who embraces a lamb, an attribute of St. Agnes but also an allusion to Christ’s sacrifice. Elongated proportions and contrived poses coexist alongside a meticulous depiction of clothes, jewels and flesh, creating an overall image that is at c. 1570once sophisticated and real.
