Bartolomeo Schedoni
| Artist Name | Bartolomeo Schedoni |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of the Holy Family |
| Description | This superb Italian 17th century Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Bartolomeo Schedoni. Painted circa 1610 it is a portrait of the Holy Family. Mary and Joseph are standing, Joseph looking over Mary's shoulder, both gazing at Jesus who is stood on a table with Mary's arm around him as he points to the heavens. The wonderful flesh tones of baby Jesus' skin really stands out against the dark background. Mary's red dress and green robe are still very vibrant in colour for such an old painting. The detail in all three people's facial features are superb. There is a lovely calm air to the painting as if there is already an acceptance and recognition of the divinity of their lives. This is an excellent Italian 17th century Old Master religious portrait oil painting and very pleasing to the eye. |
| Provenance | London estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 29 x 38 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 45 inches by 36 inches, in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578 - 1615). Schedoni was the son of a mask maker employed at the ducal courts of Modena and Parma. He was precociously gifted as an artist and in 1595 was sent by the Duke of Parma to train with Federico Zuccaro in Rome. By 1597 he was officially in the Duke's employ as a painter. However, after a short spell in prison because of his disorderly conduct he left Parma for Modena, where he became court painter to Cesare d'Este. In 1607 he returned to Parma and worked almost exclusively for Duke Ranuccio I Farnese. Schedoni's works show a clear debt to Correggio and Parmigianino, but he was also receptive to the innovations of the Carracci. The contrast between Schedoni's delicate and refined style and his unruly life has often been noted. |
| Price | £12000 |
