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Images of the Madonna and Child —a title that typically denotes a visual representation of the Virgin Mary and her infant son, Jesus—are among painting's most praised motifs. Originally an ancient devotional practice stemming from biblical beliefs, artistically representing these figures has become a central theme in the canon of art history.
Madonna and Child. Duccio di Buoninsegna Italian. ca. 1290–1300. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 635. This lyrical work inaugurates the tradition in Italian art of envisioning the Madonna and Child in terms appropriated from real life.
Oct 14, 2023 · Just the Madonna and Child are included, with the background filled entirely with the golden tone which can be found throughout the career of Duccio. The colours used here are typical of the imagery, with the Madonna in a dark blue cape, and the young baby dressed in pink.
Yet, the Madonna and Child introduces a new naturalistic trend in painting. Instead of making the blessing gesture of a philosopher, the infant Christ grasps his mother's left index finger in a typically baby-like way as he playfully reaches for the flower that she holds.
Madonna and Child. Berlinghiero Italian. possibly 1230s. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 601. Featuring solemn, highly stylized beauty, this is one of only two works that can be confidently attributed to Berlinghiero, the leading painter in the Tuscan city of Lucca.
Madonna and Child. Giovanni Bellini Italian. late 1480s. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 606. Separated from our everyday world by a parapet, the Madonna nonetheless draws the viewer in with her gaze.
Besides making panel paintings, he executed many fresco cycles—the most famous at the Arena Chapel, Padua—and he also worked as an architect and sculptor. Transformed by Giotto, the stylized...
Titian, The Aldobrandini Madonna, about 1532. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.
Madonna and Child appear in half-length, seated against a dark wall. The Child's body is covered in shadow as he looks over his shoulder at his mother. This painting was bought by James...
X-ray images reveal that the Virgin and Child were originally shown in a landscape setting, as in Leonardo’s Yardwinder Madonna. Raphael then painted this out but retained a window with a landscape view in the right background.
