Madonna and Child
The Met
Artist: Italian (Florentine or Paduan) Painter (Cheyo da Firenze?)(ca. 1307–17)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 24 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (61.5 x 41.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Lehman, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a dark cloak holds a child with reddish-brown curly hair against a gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a woman holding a child, set against a gold background. The top edge of the painting is arched. The woman is positioned slightly to the left of center, facing forward with her head tilted slightly towards the child. Her skin is pale. She wears a dark teal or deep blue cloak that covers her head and drapes over her shoulders, revealing a pink garment underneath. Her eyes are dark and gaze slightly to the right. Her nose is long and straight, and her mouth is small. Her right hand supports the child's back, while her left hand is mostly obscured by the child's body. The child is held in the woman's arms, positioned to the right of her body. He has pale skin and a round face. His hair is reddish-brown and curly. He wears a pink or light red tunic that covers his body, leaving his bare feet visible at the bottom of the painting. His eyes are wide and look upwards and to the left. His right hand is raised, with fingers touching the woman's chin or lower lip. His left arm is around the woman's neck or shoulder. The background is entirely gold, appearing textured and aged with visible cracks throughout. It frames the two figures, extending to the edges of the octagonal-shaped panel.
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