Pucci Altarpiece
The Madonna and Child with Saints, also known as the Pucci Altarpiece (Italian: Pala Pucci), is a painting by the Italian late Renaissance painter Jacopo Pontormo, executed in 1516. It is housed in the church of San Michele Visdomini in Florence.
| Madonna and Child with Saints | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pontormo |
| Year | 1518 |
| Type | Oil on paper |
| Dimensions | 214 cm × 195 cm (84 in × 77 in) |
| Location | San Michele Visdomini, Florence |
It portrays numerous figures. Saint Joseph, on the left, is holding the Christ Child (a role usually fulfilled by the Madonna). The presence of Saint Joseph is explained by the fact that the Gospel of James deals with Christ's childhood and praises Joseph's paternal cares. Saint Francis is connected to name of the commissioner and the devotion of his order towards Jesus.
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