Virgin and Child on a Cloud

1702

Antonio Balestra

Associated Names
Antonio Balestra

Artist, Venetian, 1666 - 1740

The image depicts a seated woman holding an infant in a half-length portrait. The woman is turned slightly and looking down at the child in her lap. She has a calm expression, flowing hair, and is draped in a large garment. She is sitting on a cloud-like structure surrounded by cherubs. The cherubs have youthful faces and wings, some appearing to float or rest against clouds. The background shows textured clouds, and there is text below the image that reads "Dilectus meus mihi et ego illi" along with the artist's name and the date 1702.

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Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565638

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