Madonna of Loreto
Painting by Raphael / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Madonna of Loreto is an oil on panel painting by the Italian High Renaissance painter Raphael, executed c. 1511.[1] It is housed in the Musée Condé of Chantilly, France.[2][3]
Madonna of Loreto | |
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Artist | Raphael |
Year | c. 1511[1] |
Type | Oil on panel[1] |
Dimensions | 120 cm × 90 cm (47 in × 35 in)[1] |
Location | Musée Condé[1], Chantilly |
For centuries the painting kept company with Raphael's Portrait of Pope Julius II, first at the Santa Maria del Popolo, then in private collections, and for a time their location was unknown. Their ownership, or provenance, has been difficult to unravel because of the number of copies of both paintings, the unclear ownership chain, misinformation and delay of publication of vital information.
For instance, this painting received its name from a copy at the Basilica della Santa Casa in Loreto which was at one time thought to be the original. Now is it certain that the painting at Loreto was a copy – and therefore the painting name is a misnomer.
Even so, the well-copied painting has been a beloved and critically acclaimed painting for centuries.