The Virgin Adored by Saints
The Met
Artist: Scarsellino (Ippolito Scarsella)(Italian, Ferrarese, ca. 1550–1620)
Date: ca. 1609
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: 19 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (48.9 x 74.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mary Jane Harris, in memory of Morton B. Harris and in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2001
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman on clouds with winged figures above many figures in a dark landscape
Detailed Description
A scene depicts a woman on clouds with winged figures above a gathering of figures in a dark landscape. The upper portion of the canvas features a woman, centrally positioned on a dark cloud formation. She wears a pink tunic and a blue mantle, with her arms slightly outstretched, holding a rosary. She looks downwards. Surrounding her are numerous small winged figures and several larger winged figures, some flying, some resting on clouds. The sky behind the clouds is a dark blue-grey. Below the celestial scene, a dark, muted landscape unfolds. On the left, indistinct dark green hills or mountains are visible. On the right, a dark body of water extends to the horizon. A small, white-robed figure stands on a crescent shape in the water, holding a staff, with several white birds flying nearby. In the foreground, a large group of figures, many wearing robes, are gathered. On the left, a central figure in a brown robe stands with arms outstretched, looking upwards. To his left, several other figures, some kneeling, some standing, are visible, including one holding a staff and another with hands clasped in prayer. A small, brown and white dog sits near the center of the foreground group. Towards the right, two men in dark robes stand, one holding a red object. An older, bearded man in a brown robe leans on a staff beside them. Further to the right, a figure in a brown robe sits on a rock, gesturing towards the water. Below him, other figures are partially visible, including one in a rich red and gold robe holding a long, ornate staff with a curved top.
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