Madonna and Child
The Met
Artist: Berlinghiero(Italian, Lucca, active by 1228–died by 1236)
Date: possibly 1230s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall 31 5/8 x 21 1/8 in. (80.3 x 53.7 cm); painted surface 30 x 19 1/2 in. (76.2 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Irma N. Straus, 1960
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a blue robe holds a child, both with halos, against a gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting depicts a woman holding a child against a gold background. The woman, positioned on the left and larger, wears a deep blue mantle draped over a reddish-brown garment, with a lighter brown border framing her face. Her head is tilted slightly to her right, and her gaze is directed forward and slightly downward. Her skin is light with subtle shading. A gold halo encircles her head. Her left hand supports the child, while her right hand, with long, slender fingers, is raised near the child's chest. Small gold star-like motifs are visible on her blue mantle. Faint red Greek letters, "MP", are visible in the upper left corner within her halo. The child, positioned on the right and smaller, sits on the woman's left arm, facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. He wears an orange-brown tunic with lighter highlights and has dark, curly hair. A gold halo, containing a faint cross, encircles his head. His right hand is raised in a gesture, while his left hand holds a small red scroll-like object. His bare right foot is visible at the bottom of the composition. Faint red Greek letters, "ΘΥ", are visible in the upper right corner within his halo. The gold background shows signs of wear, with darker edges.
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