Madonna and Child with Sts Antony of Padua and Catherine of Alexandria 1696 - 1770

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "Madonna and Child with Sts Antony of Padua and Catherine of Alexandria" is a masterful drawing, executed with a delicate touch and a profound sense of light and shadow. This work, created between 1696 and 1770, showcases Tiepolo's characteristic style, with its elegant figures and dynamic composition. The central figure of the Madonna and Child, surrounded by St. Anthony of Padua and St. Catherine of Alexandria, radiates a sense of serenity and devotion. The drawing's subtle use of brown washes and delicate lines highlights the form and detail of the figures and their surroundings. This piece, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), is a testament to Tiepolo's artistic genius and his skill in capturing the essence of religious subjects.