Madonna and Child with Saint John

Attributedattributed to Francesco Granacci (Italian, 1477 - 1543)

Formerformerly attributed to Michele Tosini (Italian, 1503 - 1577)

Additional Title(s)

Madonna and Child with St. John

ClassificationsPAINTINGS

Dateearly 16th Century

Mediumtempera on panel

Dimensions38 1/2 x 39 in. (97.8 x 99.1 cm.)

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Arabella D. Huntington Memorial Art Collection.

Status

On view

Label TextThe geometric regularity of the Madonna’s features is characteristic of Italian painting of this period, which emphasized ideal beauty rather than the naturalistic depiction of a real person. While the Virgin exchanges glances with the young Saint John, the Christ Child looks directly at the viewer, involving us directly in the scene. His foot on the small cushion above a pure white cloth is perhaps meant to separate him from our earthly realm.

Object number26.113