“The Madonna of the Red Cherubs,” painted by Giovanni Bellini circa 1485, is an Early Renaissance oil on panel artwork that measures 60 x 77 cm. This religious painting is housed in the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Italy.
The artwork depicts the Madonna with the Child, set against a landscape backdrop adorned with red cherub figures positioned amidst clouds. The Madonna, adorned in a dark blue mantle and a white veil, tenderly holds the Child, who is depicted with curly hair and engaged in an intimate gaze upwards. The cherubs above, with their red tones and intricate wings, add an ethereal element to the composition. The serene expressions of the figures, coupled with the divine presence of the cherubs, reflect Bellini’s mastery in portraying sacred themes with emotional depth and detailed representation.
