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Madonna And Child With Saint Roch And Saint Sebastian (Moretto)
''Madonna and Child with Saint Roch and Saint Sebastian'' is an oil on canvas painting on one of the side altars of the church of Sant'Andrea in Pralboino, province of Brescia, Italy. It was executed by Moretto da Brescia. For its control and composition, the painting marks the beginning of the mature period of Moretto's artistic career. The figures are ably realized, and the light on their clothes and the background architecture is well-used. History The painting was originally commissioned for the church of San Rocco in the town of Pralboino, where it was seen by Francesco Paglia in 1660. There is no further mention of it in records until the 19th century, when it appears in studies by Carl Ransonnet in 1845 and by Stefano Fenaroli in 1875. By then, the painting had been moved into the church of Sant'Andrea - it had probably been moved between 1782 and 1790 when the parish church was rebuilt in its present form. Pier Virgilio Begni Redona, ''Alessandro Bonvicino - Il Moret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madonna Col Bambino Con I Santi Rocco E Sebastiano
Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the "Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies. At 20 years old, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
