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DiaporamaVirgin with Jesus and Saints
Giovanni Francesco Caroto (1480 – 1555)
Discover Giovanni Francesco Caroto: a 15th-16th century Veronese painter known for rich color & Mannerist influence. Explore his art at museums worldwide.
Museo Diocesano Tridentino (Trento, Italy)
Explore Trento's Museo Diocesano Tridentino! Discover religious art, historical textiles & Council of Trent artifacts in Palazzo Pretorio. A cultural gem for history and art lovers.
The altarpiece was painted by Giovanni Francesco Caroto for the altar of the Church of Saint Massenza, originally located in the crypt of Trento cathedral’s.In the period from 1738 to 1743, the canvas was trimmed to fit a new frame, allegedly by the painter Nicolò Dorigati who added to it the figure of Saint Giovannino.The art work is very important for the local religious cult and tradition, because to the left one sees the patron saints of the diocese, Vigilius and Massenza. In the background is depicted the episode preceding Saint Vigilius’ martyrdom, namely the saint’s overturning of the statue of a pagan god in the course of his evangelisation of Val Rendena.
About this artwork
- Title: Virgin with Jesus and Saints
- Artist: Giovanni Francesco Caroto
- Year: 1540
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Diocesano Tridentino
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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