Who created "The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina"?

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina was created by Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) in 1596–1669.

When was "The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina" created?

This artwork was created 1596–1669.

What medium is "The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina"?

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina is Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk; framing lines in pen and brown ink .

Is "The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina" in the public domain?

Yes, The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)

1596–1669

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk; framing lines in pen and brown ink

Dimensions

9 5/8 x 12 3/8in. (24.5 x 31.5cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Sonnenberg, 1978

Accession Number

1979.3

Tags

Madonna and ChildSaints

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of's Drawings and Prints collection, where Pietro da Cortona's *The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina* (ca. 17th century) captivates with its tender spirituality. This exquisite preparatory drawing, measuring 9⅝ × 12⅜ inches, showcases the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child while gazing toward Saint Martina, a Roman martyr venerated for her faith during early Christian persecutions. Such Madonna and Child compositions with saints were central to Baroque religious art, evoking devotion amid the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on emotional piety. Crafted i...

About the Artist

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) · 1596–1669

Pietro da Cortona, born Pietro Berrettini on November 1, 1596, in the Tuscan hill town of Cortona, emerged as one of the towering figures of Italian Baroque art, excelling as a painter, architect, and decorator. He received his early training under the Florentine painters Andrea Commodi and Baccio Ciarpi. In 1612, Commodi brought the young artist to Rome, where Pietro immersed himself in the city'...

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina

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