| Madonna of the Candelabra | |
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| Artist | Raphael |
| Year | c. 1513-1514 |
| Medium | Oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 65.7 cm × 64 cm (25.9 in × 25 in) |
| Location | Walters Art Museum,Baltimore, Maryland |
TheMadonna of the Candelabra is aMadonnapainting by theItalian Renaissance artistRaphael, dating to about 1513-1514 and is in the collection of theWalters Art Museum inBaltimore.
Painted during hisRoman period, thistondo Madonna of the Virgin and Child employs a rare motif of flanking candelabra that was derived from representations of ancient Roman emperors. Through this reference to the rulers of antiquity,Raphael alludes to Christ's and Mary's roles as the king and queen of Heaven. Raphael was famed for his graceful style. which combined the study of classical sculpture and nature. The chiaroscuro effects (modeling in light and shade) and gentle coloring give the figures a soft, delicate appearance. The painting relies heavily on the participation of Raphael's workshop, and the two angels certainly were done by his assistants. This was the firstMadonna painted byRaphael to enter a North American collection. It was purchased byHenry Walters in 1901.[1]
The central portion of the painting was issued as the traditional holiday first classChristmas stamp for 2011 by theUnited States Postal Service. The stamp was released on October 13, 2011, inNew York, New York.[2]
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