Processing
"Retouch" oil-on-board pictography, following methods and recipes typical of Renaissance workshops. Processed with Maimeri and Winsor & Newton colours. The details are executed with the aid of a special magnifying glass in order to accurately recreate every smallest detail. The frame, made of solid wood with carvings, is prepared with red bole and gilded with gold leaf. The photo frame may vary depending on availability at the time. Aged wooden board prepared with a mix of plaster and natural glue applied in 3 successive coats. Picture size: ø 50 cm. Framed size: ø 65 cm.
History
The tondo, a circular format with deep symbolic roots, is central to this iconography. The motif of the child climbing for a kiss from his mother, inspired by the Byzantine Madonna Glykophilousa, influenced artists such as Jacopo della Quercia and Donatello, known for his maternal gentleness. This scheme, simplified for stability and devotion in line with Savonarola's ideas, avoids iconographic details and places the figures in a sacred realm, distinct from the human one. The circular format, a symbol of holiness and eternity, was particularly popular in Florence and responded to the spiritual needs of the time.
Fra Bartolomeo, Madonna col bambino (RETOUCH)