Signs and Symbols
'Madonna and Child with Saints Peter Paul and the donor' (1505) by G Bellini.
 Click here for the interactive version! This was painted as an altarpiece when Bellini was about 70years old. During this time he was one of the most popular artists in Venice. The painting shows the Holy family surrounded by the 3 saints. Bellini makes the saints appear very human, and using the light, makes them almost seem 3D. |
Symbols Quiz
- What does the landscape symbolize in this painting?
a) The heavens
b) Mountaineering
c) The winter time
- What does the throne symbolize here?
a) That they are in a palace
b) Mary as the Queen of heaven
c) Mary has travelled on a long journey
- There is alot of blue in the painting, what does this represent?
a) Rebirth
b) Sorrow
c) Truth and hope
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