Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis
The Met
Artist: Italian (Umbrian) Painter(ca. 1500)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: Overall 24 5/8 x 16 3/4 in. (62.5 x 42.5 cm); painted surface 23 5/8 x 15 7/8 in. (60 x 40.3 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A grayscale painting of a woman holding a baby, flanked by two men, one bearded
Detailed Description
The grayscale painting depicts four figures arranged vertically, with a light background. In the center, a young woman holds a baby. She is positioned slightly to the left of the vertical center, her head tilted to her right, and her gaze directed forward. She wears a draped garment with a high neckline and a decorative element at her chest. Her hair is styled in a bun or coil on each side of her head, covered by a veil or headpiece. The baby, positioned on her lap and slightly to the right, sits on a patterned cushion with tassels. The baby is plump, with a round face, and looks towards the viewer's right. Its right arm is raised with an open hand, while its left hand holds a small, indistinct object, possibly a bird or fruit. The baby wears a light, simple garment. To the left of the woman, a bearded man with a bald head looks towards her. He wears a dark robe, and a lion's head is visible at the lower left edge of the frame, partially obscured by his drapery. To the right of the woman, another man with a receding hairline and a short beard looks downwards. He wears a dark robe and holds a staff or cross, which extends vertically behind him. The figures are rendered with soft shading, creating a sense of volume and depth.
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