Maria met kind zittend op een troon tussen Petrus en Johannes de Doper met musicerende engelen en drie vrouwelijke heiligen op de achtergrond

About this artwork

blad: hoogte 391 mm x breedte 330 mm

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Girolamo Mocetto presents a serene devotional scene centered on the Madonna and Child enthroned, flanked by Saint Peter and Saint John the Baptist. In the background, music-making angels and three female saints complete the composition, creating a harmonious sacred gathering typical of late fifteenth- and early sixteenth-century Italian religious imagery. Mocetto, active in Venice during the Renaissance, worked primarily as an engraver and often drew inspiration from leading painters of his circle, translating painted motifs into the print medium. Executed on a substantial sheet measuring 391 by 330 millimeters, the work showcases the precision and tonal range possible with engraving. This technique allowed artists to reproduce intricate details and distribute religious subjects widely, reaching audiences beyond churches and private chapels. Such prints played an important role in devotional practice, offering viewers an intimate yet elevated vision of the heavenly court. Mocetto’s engraving reflects the period’s blend of spiritual reverence and artistic innovation, inviting quiet contemplation while demonstrating the growing sophistication of printmaking in Renaissance Italy.

About the Artist

Girolamo Mocetto · 1470–1531

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