The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto
The Met
Artist: Saturnino Gatti(Italian, L'Aquila 1463–1518 L'Aquila)
Date: ca. 1490
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 33 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (84.5 x 54.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman and child on a building, surrounded by angels, above a seascape with boats
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a central group of a woman and a child standing on a building, flanked by angels above and below, set against a landscape with a seascape. In the upper center, a woman with light skin and a golden halo wears a dark blue cloak over a reddish-brown dress. She holds a fair-skinned, nude child with reddish-blonde curly hair and a golden halo, who stands on her right. The child holds a small, dark orb in their left hand and has a small cross pendant around their neck. The woman and child stand on a small, light-colored building with a red-tiled roof. To the right of the building is a small bell tower with a green pointed roof. Above the woman and child, two angels with wings and halos fly on clouds. The angel on the left, dressed in dark green, holds one side of a golden crown, while the angel on the right, in a reddish-brown garment, holds the other side, appearing to crown the woman. Below the building, two more angels with wings and halos stand on clouds. The angel on the left wears an orange and light blue garment, while the angel on the right wears a red garment. Between these lower angels and beneath the building, a winged cherub head floats above a body of water. The water features several boats, including a larger sailboat with white sails on the left. Distant green hills and a small town are visible on the horizon. The sky is a light blue, with a small dark cross visible to the left of the building.
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