Madonna and Child Enthroned
The Met
Artist: Master of the Magdalen(Italian, Florence, active 1265–95)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 60 1/2 x 36 in. (153.7 x 91.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman holding a baby, flanked by two winged figures, against a golden background
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular image depicts a woman holding a baby, seated on a throne-like structure, flanked by two winged figures, against a gold background. The woman, positioned centrally, is seated and faces slightly to her right, her gaze directed downward. She wears a dark blue mantle draped over a long, flowing pink gown. Her left hand supports the baby, who sits on her left leg, while her right hand rests near her chest. The woman has pale skin and dark hair, mostly covered by her mantle, with a faint red outline around her face. The baby, with pale skin and short, light hair, wears a reddish-brown garment. A golden disc encircles his head. His right arm is extended towards the woman's chest, and his left hand holds a small, red, spherical object. He looks forward and slightly to his left. The woman is seated on a throne-like structure, which is dark red with a repeating pattern of lighter red circles. Two winged figures stand on the arms of this throne, one on each side of the woman. Both winged figures have prominent red wings and wear dark garments. They face inward, looking towards the central figures. The background behind the figures is entirely gold, showing some texture. A narrow strip of green is visible at the very bottom of the image, beneath the woman's feet. The entire composition is enclosed within a dark, possibly wooden, frame with an inner gold border.
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