The Facts
On October 13, 2026, Getty announced a new episode of its Close Looking video series, featuring Senior Curator of Paintings Davide Gasparotto discussing Parmigianino's "Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene" (c. 1535–40). The oil-on-paper work, laid down on panel, hangs in the Getty Museum galleries. Gasparotto details the painting's elaborate execution, the unusual proportions of the female figures, and the unexpected materials used, as well as findings from x-ray analysis. He also comments on who may have commissioned the piece.
The Signal
The video series offers collectors and art enthusiasts an insider's view of how curators interpret works in the museum's collection. Gasparotto's focus on materiality and underdrawing sheds light on Parmigianino's unconventional technique during the Mannerist period. Such close readings reinforce the Getty's role as both a repository of Old Master paintings and a producer of accessible scholarship for a broad audience.
- Artists: Parmigianino
- People: Davide Gasparotto
- Museums: Getty Museum
- Locations: Los Angeles
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