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Professor
His 102
Mar 9th, 2020
Ancient/Medieval History
One of the most excellent ways of expressing human creativity is through art. A passionate artist produces a piece of art that will be appreciated for both its beauty and emotional appeal. One such piece is Berlinghiero’s painting. Berlinghiero was born in Italy and is among the many talented artists who have delivered lovely paintings of Madonna and Child. The picture dates back to the 1230s. The painter used tempera on wood for this piece of art while in Italy. The ‘Madonna and Child’ is used by Christians to depict the Virgin Mary and her infant son Jesus Christ (McKay 1). Moreover, to emphasize the concept that Mary is the mother of God, the painting was significantly used to decorate the church. The art is also used to stress that Madonna is the intercessor between Christ and Christians. Mary, as the mother of God, is a symbol of life, virginity, love, innocence, and royalty; these attributes are invaluable to Christians. Jesus’ followers believe that in the painting, Mary is showing the Child the holy way.
Berlinghiero uses stylistic features that are easy to identify and interpret. They include a golden background and halos over the heads of Madonna and Child to symbolize holiness. Madonna’s fingers, neck, and nose are extremely elongated. The mother’s eyes are also large and highly focused, making her look elegant (McKay 1). There is a red tint in the cheeks of the two characters that make them seem livelier than in previous paintings. The painter makes art more natural by shading the faces, especially that of Madonna. Mary wears crosses on her neck, implying that Jesus is the savior and that He died on the cross for all. The painter also ensures that the clothing of the two characters is stylish. The curving lines are designed in a specific pattern that shows an understanding of how the fabric should fall. Mary wears a traditional royal robe that is blue and has gold trimmings to imply royalty. The Child’s robes are painted red and gold to indicate the blood of Jesus and the son of God. Jesus has a scroll in the left hand; the manuscript suggests the scripture. Moreover, the Child’s hands are raised to symbolize blessings. Berlingheiro emphasizes Mary’s importance by writing ‘Mother of God’ on Madonna’s head.
There are several similar artworks to the Madonna and Child. They include ‘The Adoration of Magi’ painted in 1390 by Bartolo di Fredi, and ‘The crucifixion’ by Pietro Lorenzetti. Magi refers to the three wise men from the East that visited Jesus with gifts. Just like the Madonna and Child, this painting was done in Italy using tempera and gold on wood. The adoration of the Magi is also significant in the Christian religion (Boucher et al. 12). The central focus of the painting is the Holy family, which includes Mary, Jesus, and Joseph. They are drawn above everyone else in the scene. The star that was followed by the Magi is seen at the top of this artwork. The act of bringing gifts to Jesus indicates that He should be worshipped. In the painting, Jesus and the parents are depicted as humble people who are welcoming and approachable (Boucher et al. 15). Pietro tells the story of Jesus from the crucifixion point of view. The artist also uses tempera and gold on wood to express his message. The artwork represents faith, love unity, and justice, which are all aspects of the Christian faith (Min 1). In the painting, Jesus’ right side is brighter than the left, which is symbolic to sin in Latin. Mary is also present in this piece of art, but unlike in the Madonna and Child, she is mourning (Min 1). The red blood of Jesus represents passion, whereas the painting depicts the nature of human beings and their relationship with God.
During the thirteenth century, Italy was politically unstable. There was a rivalry between imperial Germany towards the north and the southern states headed by popes. The hostility brought about a system of governance known as medieval commune. Most cities had already acquired municipal councils by the thirteenth century, and the elected officials were called consuls. The municipalities grew both in wealth and authority. Popes and emperors were unable to control the divisions and thus operated independently within their territories. In the late thirteenth century, most municipalities accepted a powerful ruler and agreed that power should remain within a family. In the same period, most communes reverted to a princely rule.
Italy was growing economically. There were established trade routes that connected Italy to Germany and other parts of Europe. Moreover, most infrastructure, including banks and exchange markets, developed during this time. Northern Italy was, however, more developed than the southern part. The inland cities had fertile land and were rich in agricultural resources. Italy traded goods with other nations enabling it to venture into mining and agriculture. Moreover, Italy also experienced a significant rise in its population in the century; most cities had over one hundred thousand inhabitants. The rate of urbanization had risen by twenty percent and making Italy the most urbanized country. Additionally, the cathedrals were rebuilt during the thirteenth century. The Byzantine migrated to Italy during this period and transferred their culture and knowledge to the locals. They brought about new linguistic studies. Venice and the Ottomans also worked together after the migration. Venice had ships while the Ottomans could easily access valuable goods. Their cooperation made the two groups very rich and influential in Italy.
In conclusion, the painting of ‘Madonna and the child’ is a nicely crafted piece of art with many enlightening teachings. The decorative features used are easy to notice and to decode. Although it was painted in the thirteenth century, it is still valuable to Christians. The presence of Mary in other similar works such as the adoration of the Magi and the crucifixion further support the idea that Mary is the ‘Mother of God.’
Works Cited
Boucher, Bruce, and Francesca Fiorani. Bartolo Di Fredi: The Adoration of the Magi: a Masterpiece Reconstructed. University of Virginia Art Museum, 2012.
McKay. “Berlingheiro (Stockton-Juarez) » Art Exhibition: WID Course Fall 2015”. Blog.Mcdaniel.Edu, 2015, https://blog.mcdaniel.edu/artwidexhibition2015/berlingheiro-stockton-juarez/https://blog.mcdaniel.edu/artwidexhibition2015/berlingheiro-stockton-juarez/.
Min, Singhee. “The Crucifixion By Pietro Lorenzetti”. Prezi.Com, 2015, https://prezi.com/4xzybtxniz8-/the-crucifixion-by-pietro-lorenzetti/.
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