Madonna and Child with Donors
The Met
Artist: Giovanni da Milano(Italian, born Lombardy, active Florence 1346–69)
Date: ca. 1365
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 27 1/8 x 56 3/4 in. (68.9 x 144.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A gold-backed painting depicts the Madonna and Child flanked by two kneeling figures, one holding a lily
Detailed Description
The artwork is a semicircular panel painting with a rich gold background. In the center, the Madonna is seated, facing slightly right, holding the Christ Child on her lap. She wears a deep blue mantle over a red garment, and her head is adorned with a golden halo. Her light brown hair is visible beneath a blue head covering. The Christ Child, also with a golden halo, wears a light red tunic and stands on the Madonna's lap, facing forward with his right arm extended towards the figure on the right. His left hand rests on his mother's arm. To the left of the Madonna, a female figure kneels in profile, facing the Madonna and Child. She wears a dark hooded cloak over a long pink dress. Her hands are clasped in prayer, and she holds a tall white lily stem with multiple blossoms. To the right of the Christ Child, another figure kneels in profile, facing the center. This figure wears a long, muted purple or grey robe with a red lining visible at the bottom, and a red hooded cowl. Their hands are also clasped in prayer. Both kneeling figures have pale skin and simple, unadorned faces. The entire scene is set against a textured gold background, framed by a narrow gold border with a dotted pattern.
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