Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Italienische Malerei 1430–1460, c. 1430

The artwork depicts a scene with the Madonna and Child enthroned in the center, flanked by Saint Peter on the right and Saint Paul on the left. The Madonna is seated, holding the Child on her lap. She wears a blue robe with a red undergarment, and both have golden halos. Saint Peter, on the right, is depicted with a short beard, wearing a golden robe, and holding a book and keys. Saint Paul, on the left, has a longer beard, and wears a red robe. He holds a sword. The background features an architectural throne with a pink canopy, and there are two cherubs above holding drapery. The entire scene is set against a gold background.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1430–1460
Date
c. 1430
Type
Painting
Medium
tempera (?) on panel
Dimensions
53 × 31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a scene with the Madonna and Child enthroned in the center, flanked by Saint Peter on the right and Saint Paul on the left. The Madonna is seated, holding the Child on her lap. She wears a blue robe with a red undergarment, and both have golden halos. Saint Peter, on the right, is depicted with a short beard, wearing a golden robe, and holding a book and keys. Saint Paul, on the left, has a longer beard, and wears a red robe. He holds a sword. The background features an architectural throne with a pink canopy, and there are two cherubs above holding drapery. The entire scene is set against a gold background.

Italienische Malerei 1430–1460