Rosso Fiorentino Analysis

In the Ahmanson building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts is one of the most unusual artwork that has ever captured my attention: the Allegory of Salvation with the Virgin and Christ Child, St. Elizabeth, the Young St. John the Baptist and Two Angels. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, holding the baby Jesus and St. Elizabeth with her son John the Baptist lying dead on the floor while there are two angels above them. It was produced by Italian artist, Rosso Fiorentino in year 1521. Fiorentino’s representation of the virgin and child is very grotesque that some of the art viewers believe this painting is not considered to be part of high renaissance because the holy figures are not classical idealize. I totally disagree with them because it was created during this era, and also the artist was exploring a new style call mannerism. Therefore, by observing the formal elements of this painting and juxtaposing to other styles it does have similar characteristics seen in high renaissance artwork. …show more content…
It has been unclear and unknown on the artist’s family history that it was believed to be kept a secret in order to protect him from facing scrutiny. Some scholars believed the artist might have been the illegitimate child to a cardinal priest or someone of prestige wealth, which was not unusual during this era. However, it was later reveal that Fiorentino’s father under father was contract work attendant under the prestigious, Signoria family. When his father died, he was fortunate to pay off his debt, therefore, not leaving Fiorentino and the rest of his sons to receive the burden of his liabilities and a chance to strive in the