Madonna and Child with the Infant St John the Baptist c. 1500
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francesco Francia's Madonna and Child with the Infant St John the Baptist c. 1500 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
This exquisite early 16th-century masterpiece by Francesco Francia, "Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John the Baptist," radiates Renaissance serenity through its balanced composition and soft luminous colors. Created around 1500 during the artistic flowering of Bologna, the painting exemplifies Francia's signature graceful style that bridges Florentine precision with Venetian colorism. The tender grouping presents Mary seated gracefully against a calm landscape, her gentle gaze directed toward the Christ Child who receives homage from young John the Baptist - an iconography known as the "Virgin of Humility". Francia's treatment of translucent drapery and atmospheric perspective reflects his goldsmithing origins, while the harmonious pyramid composition demonstrates his mastery of Renaissance ideals. As a key figure in the Bolognese school, Francia's devotional works like this significantly influenced Emilian painting before the rise of the Carracci, making this piece an important transitional work between Early and High Renaissance devotional art.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork's balanced composition and soothing color palette of soft blues, delicate flesh tones, and earthy neutrals make it ideal for creating focal points in light-filled living rooms or professional offices seeking warm elegance. Choose a wall with indirect natural light to accentuate the painting's luminous quality, ideally hung at eye level in a Classic Revival or transitional décor scheme. A wood or gilt frame echoing Renaissance motifs would complement its historic character beautifully. Scale matters tremendously - the painting's original intimate devotional size (approximately 70x55cm) works best in smaller seating areas or studies, while high-quality reproductions can be enlarged moderately for statement walls. Pair with terracotta urns, vintage leatherbound books, or understated linen textures to extend its timeless appeal without overwhelming the space's visual hierarchy.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
