https://venice.dahvc.org/fall-2020/files/original/September_23_National_Gallery_of_Art_[Visual_Analysis]/Madonna_and_Child_in_a_Landscape/madonna_and_child_in_a_landscape_1946.19.1.jpg 57a57182024d2541ceb391da40d21634 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 23: National Gallery of Art (Visual Analysis) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Madonna and Child in a Landscape Description An account of the resource The Madonna and Child subject was a common subject among artists in Venice in the late 15th century. It is estimated that over one-third of Bellini’s published works are paintings of the virgin and child, all taking slightly different forms and building upon the last. This iconic image subject was highly desired by people of all social classes. Bellini’s paintings were produced in a workshop, allowing him to turnover many different perspectives on the subject. In the background there are dark, ominous clouds that hover over the virgin and child while light seems to shine on their figures in the foreground. The painting contains spatial depth and accurately distinguishes the main subjects surroundings. Off in the distance there is evidence of a few buildings, one of which is a tall clock tower shaped structure. Christ child is gazing upwards as Madonna places a small fruit-like object in his hand, potentially symbol of the downfall of mankind. The clothes of the virgin are textured and rest naturally on her body, which presents Bellini’s advancements in naturalizing his paintings. Her dark, navy colored drapery contrasts with her bright white face and the bright white skin of the baby. Christ is fully nude with thick legs and soft skin, as well as sharp creases that permeate his whole body. His softness can be interpreted as the innocence of youthhood or more specifically Christ. Both Christ and Madonna have faint, gold lined halos enclosing both of their heads, a symbol of their divine nature holiness. This work communicates Venice’s pious nature as well as it’s devotion to the artistic craft. Each iteration of Bellini’s Madonna and Child introduced more sophisticated realism and textures, advancing artistic innovation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Giovanni Bellini Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bellini, Giovanni, Ronda Kasl, Keith Christiansen, Andrea Golden, Cinzia Maria. Mancuso, Antonietta Gallone, and David Miller. Giovanni Bellini and the Art of Devotion. Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 2005. “Bellini's Luminous Madonnas.” Italian Renaissance Learning Resources. Oxford University Press. Accessed September 22, 2020. http://www.italianrenaissanceresources.com/units/unit-1/essays/bellinis-luminous-madonnas/. Goffen, Rona. Giovanni Bellini. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1995. Image Source: “Madonna and Child in a Landscape.” National Gallery of Art. National Gallery of Art. Accessed September 22, 2020. https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.33254.html. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Image Source: “Madonna and Child in a Landscape.” National Gallery of Art. National Gallery of Art. Accessed September 22, 2020. https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.33254.html. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1480-1485 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jackson Huether Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Open Access image. Image Source: “Madonna and Child in a Landscape.” National Gallery of Art. National Gallery of Art. Accessed September 22, 2020. https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.33254.html. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Oil on panel, 71.7 x 52.8 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Painting Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, United States