Madonna and Child

Italienische Malerei 1480–1495, circa 1490

The artwork shows a half-length view of a woman holding a child. The woman is positioned facing forward and has a calm expression. She has light skin and is wearing a blue cloak over a dark garment, with a white cloth wrapped around her head. The child, who is also light-skinned, is held in her left hand and rests against her shoulder. The child is nude and has curly, light brown hair. The background features a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
Artista
Italienische Malerei 1480–1495
Datazione
circa 1490
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tavola di pioppo
Dimensioni
56,2 × 45,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork shows a half-length view of a woman holding a child. The woman is positioned facing forward and has a calm expression. She has light skin and is wearing a blue cloak over a dark garment, with a white cloth wrapped around her head. The child, who is also light-skinned, is held in her left hand and rests against her shoulder. The child is nude and has curly, light brown hair. The background features a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.

Italienische Malerei 1480–1495