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Sacra Famiglia con i Santi Bernardo Tolomei (?), Paolo e Maddalena

Author

Ramenghi Bartolomeo detto il Bagnacavallo

Date Birth/Death

(Bagnacavallo 1484 (?)-Bologna 1542 (?))

artwork-image

The painting is based on Raphaelesque prototypes, including the Small Holy Family in the Louvre Museum, progressively modified by Ramenghi with anecdotal touches and naturalistic additions: in the background, in a landscape brimming with atmosphere, Joseph is intent on rough-hewing a piece of wood, while an angel appears between the clouds to two adoring female figures. The true brilliance and importance of this fine painting, unfortunately damaged over time, can be seen in details such as the face of Saint Paul or the ampoule of Magdalene.

Inventory Number

544

From

Istituto delle Scienze

Measures

202,5x146,5

Technique

tavola

Date

1525 / 1527

Location

Pinacoteca Nazionale Di Bologna