Madonna and Child
Date15th/16th Century
Object PlaceVenice, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumPaint on wood panel
Dimensions25 3/4 x 19 in.
65.4 x 48.3 cm
65.4 x 48.3 cm
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of James E. Scripps
Object number89.11
DescriptionThe Madonna stands before curtain and behind low wall upon which the Infant sits. The Virgin's head and shoulders are covered by a mantle and she looks down at the Child, her fingertips held together. The Infant sits on a small rug on the wall, facing right, and looks up at the Virgin, touching her hand. In the upper left is a view of a landscape with a river, cliffs and a sky with clouds.On View
On view
15th Century
1430/1460
18th/19th Century
1540/1545
14th Century
1515/1535
c. 1649
late 15th Century
1500/1550
late 16th Century
c. 1640