"Madonna and Child in a Niche", Attributed to Antonio del Ceraiolo NFT on XRPL

"Madonna and Child in a Niche", Attributed to Antonio del Ceraiolo

Collection: Cleveland Originals

This image of Madonna with the Christ Child on her lap has been extensively altered by restoration. During the Renaissance, it was important that the Christ Child's genitalia be exposed, for it declared that Christ is the humanization of God, that he experienced temptation, and that in his exposure, he was without shame. When it was repainted, a cloth was added to the image to cover the Christ Child's genitalia. In 1941 the removal of old overpaint returned the painting more closely to its original state. Artist Bio: Antonio del Ceraiolo, also known as Antonio di Arcangelo (the nickname "Ceraiolo" derives from the profession of his father, a ceraiolo, or candle maker), was an Italian Renaissance painter active in his native Florence between 1518 and 1538. According to Giorgio Vasari, Ceraiolo was a pupil first of Lorenzo di Credi and then of Ridolfo Ghirlandaio, in whose biography he is mentioned. Vasari singled out Ceraiolo's abilities as a portraitist and mentioned two of his altarpieces, both of which survive at the Museo del Cenacolo di San Salvi, Florence. The first of these is a Crucifixion with Saints Francis and Mary Magdalen, originally in the church of San Jacopo tra' i fossi; the second a Saint Michael for the basilica of the Santissima Annunziata. Most of Ceraiolo's paintings are half-length images of the Madonna and Child, usually with the young Saint John the Baptist, Florence's patron saint. He also produced religious scenes and portraits, showcasing his skill in composition and figure drawing. Heavily influenced by his teachers, Lorenzo di Credi and Ridolfo Ghirlandaio, Ceraiolo adopted their techniques, evident in the clear lines, balanced compositions, and soft figures. Art historians also detect the influence of Fra Bartolomeo in his use of color and sculptural forms. While Ceraiolo's individual influence on other artists is not well documented, his paintings serve as a valuable link between the Early Renaissance and the emerging Mannerist movement in Florence. They reflect the enduring popularity of devotional subjects during this period. Further research into attributions and the locations of his works continues to shed light on this artist's career. Additionally, auction records indicate a strong market for Ceraiolo's work. His paintings have sold for prices ranging from $21,194 USD to $159,705 USD, with the record price achieved for "The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist" at Sotheby's London in 2018. It's worth noting that Ceraiolo is also known by other names, including Antonio d'Archagnolo di Giuliano.

Issuer: rLzncbwKysPuA9FvrocUKBZUbQGiBBPNk3

Taxon: 2

• technique : oil on wood
• culture : Italy, 16th century
• creation date : 1520s
• artist: Antonio del Ceraiolo
• px: 2491 x 3400

NFTokenID: 00081770DB35F371D4D6B9E351DA0CF20D4EBF5F49F78DB957F8654A042C1EAD

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