Madonna and Child

Italienische Malerei 1460–1475, c. 1475

The artwork depicts the Madonna and Child, featuring a seated woman holding a young child. The woman's upper body is visible, with her head slightly inclined towards the child. She has light skin and blond hair partially covered by a dark veil. She wears a dark red robe with gold embroidery on the cuffs. A golden halo encircles her head. The child, mostly unclothed, sits on her lap, holding a scroll and wearing a red necklace. The child also has a halo. The background is an aged, textured surface with muted tones.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1460–1475
Date
c. 1475
Type
Painting
Medium
tempera on panel transferred to canvas
Dimensions
79.5 × 60 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts the Madonna and Child, featuring a seated woman holding a young child. The woman's upper body is visible, with her head slightly inclined towards the child. She has light skin and blond hair partially covered by a dark veil. She wears a dark red robe with gold embroidery on the cuffs. A golden halo encircles her head. The child, mostly unclothed, sits on her lap, holding a scroll and wearing a red necklace. The child also has a halo. The background is an aged, textured surface with muted tones.

Italienische Malerei 1460–1475