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Domenico Puligo
16th century Renaissance Florentine painting Domenico Puligo Virgin and Child

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The Virgin and Christ with the Young Saint John the Baptist attributed to Domenico Bartolomeo Ubaldini, known as Domenico Puligo (1492–1527) The attribution to Domenico Puligo was confirmed by Professor Emilio Negro, a leading expert in Renaissance art. Why This Masterpiece Matters: Puligo infused this painting with a knowledge of the divine, a mastery of form, and a profound human empathy, creating a work that has not only survived the centuries but continues to stir the soul. To acquire such a piece is to become both guardian and a part of the continuing story of one of Florence’s most refined and sensitive artistic voices. Whether you are a collector, an admirer of art, or a connoisseur of the Italian Renaissance, this piece is a crown jewel: rich in history, radiant in spirit, and timeless in its capacity to captivate. This Renaissance painting captures one of the most tender and spiritually resonant moments in Christian iconography: the Madonna with the Christ Child and the young Saint John the Baptist. Seated in quiet majesty, the Virgin cradles the infant Christ, their forms glowing with a warmth that transcends time. The young John gazes upward in gentle reverence. Behind them, a tranquil landscape stretches into the horizon, its soft hills and glowing sky offering a backdrop that reflects the eternal nature of the moment. Bathed in a golden light, the figures seem to breathe, their humanity intertwined with holiness. Every detail, from the folds of the Virgin’s robe to the curls of the Christ Child’s hair, is rendered with a master’s sensitivity and devotion. The painting speaks of divine strength and maternal tenderness, of sacred purpose and enduring love. To stand before it is to feel the pulse of 16th-century Florence echoing across the centuries. Domenico Bartolomeo Ubaldini, more widely known as Domenico Puligo (1492–1527), was a gifted Florentine painter whose brief life yielded a body of work distinguished by its grace, subtlety, and emotional depth. Born into a family of artists in Florence, Puligo was trained in the vibrant heart of the Italian Renaissance. He began his apprenticeship under Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, heir to one of Florence’s most prominent artistic dynasties, where he developed a solid foundation in composition and design. However, it was his subsequent work in the atelier of Andrea del Sarto, the “painter without errors,” that truly shaped his mature style. Puligo’s art is marked by a serene spirituality and tender naturalism, reflective of the profound humanism that characterized Florentine painting in the early 16th century. Unlike some of his more dramatic contemporaries, Puligo embraced a softness of contour and a lyrical, introspective mood in his figures. His palette is warm, his brushwork fluid, and his compositions harmonious, often suffused with an inner calm that conveys both psychological nuance and devotional intensity. Although closely associated with Andrea del Sarto, Puligo was also influenced by Fra Bartolommeo, Pontormo, and Raphael, synthesizing these elements into a personal style that avoided mannerist extremes while embracing elegance and poise. He often painted religious subjects such as Madonnas, Holy Families, and saints, but also executed refined portraits for Florentine patrons, capturing not only likeness but soul. Despite his immense promise, Puligo’s career was tragically cut short when he died of the plague in 1527 at the age of just 35. This early death, coupled with the scarcity of documented works, has meant that his name is not as widely known as some of his peers. Yet among connoisseurs and scholars of the Renaissance, Puligo is celebrated for the poetic and spiritual quality of his work. Giorgio Vasari included him in Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, praising his delicate handling of the human form and his gift for imbuing figures with life and emotion. Today, paintings attributed to Puligo are held in major collections, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and other institutions across Europe and North America. His masterpiece Vision of Saint Bernard remains one of the most stirring expressions of early 16th-century piety and vision. Medium and Dimensions: Oil on panel Dimensions: the panel measures 95 by 72 cm Housed in a custom-made contemporary frame.
  • Creador:
    Domenico Puligo (1492 - 1527)
  • Dimensiones:
    Altura: 95 cm (37,41 in)Anchura: 72 cm (28,35 in)
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  • Movimiento y estilo:
  • Época:
  • Estado:
    Ready to hang. Minimal inpainting, mainly along the panel-lines.
  • Ubicación de la galería:
    Aartselaar, BE
  • Número de referencia:
    1stDibs: LU1423216385912

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