Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
ADJUNCT MODULE C: WORLD ART
Preferred Title:
Madonna and Child
Image View:
Painted wood carving, overall view
Creator:
attributed to Bartolomeo Giolfino (Italian sculptor, 1410-1486)
Location:
repository: Museo Civico di Castelvecchio (Verona, Veneto, Italy) 192
Location Note:
Corso Castelvecchio 2
GPS:
45.44 10.987778
Date:
ca. 1430-1480 (creation)
Cultural Context:
Italian
Style Period:
Fifteenth century
Work Type 1:
sculpture (visual work)
Classification:
Sculpture and Installations
Material:
painted wood
Technique:
carving (processes); painting and painting techniques
Subjects:
New Testament; Jesus Christ; Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint; mother and child
Description:
The Giolfino family were active in Verona, particularly in engraving, sculpture and marquetry. He was unusual that he painted his own carvings; this was usually separated between a painter and carver. (Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.oxfordart online.com/)
Collection:
Archivision Adjunct Module C: World Art
Identifier:
7A1-GIOLFINO-MC-MC-A 01
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.

Madonna and Child