Title: Madonna with Child and Saints
Description: The Madonna with Child and Saints, also known as Pala Pucci, is a painting by the Italian late Renaissance painter Jacopo Pontormo, executed in 1516. It is housed in the church of San Michele Visdomini in Florence. It portrays numerous figures. St. Joseph, on the left, is holding Jesus (a role usually fulfilled by the Madonna). The presence of St. Joseph is explained by the fact that his gospel, the Gospel of James, deals with Christ's childhood and praises Joseph's paternal cares. St. Francis is connected to name of the committant and the devotion of his order towards Jesus.
Author(s): Pontormo