The picture I have chosen to talk about is "Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist". In this painting we a strong geometric shape present. The shape we primarily see is a triangle. The triangle was a symbol of that time that was used to represent a few things. It could be representative of the Father, Son , and Holy Spirit, as well as, the female figure. At the time this painting was done the triangle was believed to be the most perfect shape. The placement of these triangles make this painting visually appealing and help to create balance.
The other thing we notice from this painting are the colors that are used. The artist has used color not only as symbolism but also as a way to give the figures volume. By using different shades and tints of colors he has created highlights and shadows giving the figures a sense of roundness. The artist has also used blue as a symbol for the Virgin Mary, as many did in that time period. The color blue was very rare and a pure color with a high value which is why it was considered so precious and perfect for the Virgin Mary.
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