This in-depth study of the enigmatic 16th-century painting treats the work in terms of iconography, semiotics, studio practice, and art theory and brings forward reasons for the Madonna’s
posture and proportions that go beyond their interpretation as Mannerist distortions. The author draws in comparisons to other paintings of the same subject, investigation into the artist’s
drawings, discussion of the details of the painting itself, and philosophical, historical, and artistic insights pertaining to the Immaculate Conception. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc.,
Portland, OR (protoview.com)
