Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist by Giovanni Lanfranco. A tender Baroque scene depicting Mary gazing at the infant Jesus and a young Saint John the Baptist against a dark, atmospheric background.

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Giovanni Lanfranco

1630 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate and atmospheric Baroque portrayal of maternal tenderness and early childhood.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Study · Living Room · Bedroom
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1630 by Italian master Giovanni Lanfranco, this work captures a quiet moment between the Madonna, the Christ Child, and the infant Saint John the Baptist. The composition is defined by the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era, where soft, focused light illuminates the figures against a deep, mysterious landscape, highlighting the artist's technical brilliance.

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