Madonna and Child with the Infant St John the Baptist and St Catherine of Siena

Formerly the painting was attributed to Francesco Vanni, Manetti’s teacher with whom he often collaborated. Manetti’s youthful works, datable from the period 1597-1612, still retain much of the Mannerist elements of Vanni’s works as well as those of his contemporary Ventura Salimbeni.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 6 minutes):

Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue in D major