Madonna and Child
The Met
Artist: Lippo di Benivieni(Italian, Florentine, active 1296–1327)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 67 1/4 x 33 3/4 in. (170.8 x 85.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Lehman, 1963
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman holding a child, with a dove and two hands descending above them
Detailed Description
A tall, rectangular panel with an arched top depicts two central figures against a dark, patterned background. At the very top, two hands emerge from a dark area, reaching downwards. Between the hands, a white dove with outstretched wings descends, its head pointing towards the woman's head. Above the woman's head, a large, circular halo is visible, decorated with intricate patterns and text. The text on the left side of the halo reads "AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA DOMINUS TECUM". The text on the right side reads "BENEDICTA TU IN MULIERIBUS". The woman, positioned on the left, has a pale complexion and a neutral expression, looking downwards and slightly to the right. She wears a dark, long-sleeved robe and a veil that covers her hair and drapes over her shoulders. Her right hand is raised to her chest, fingers gently touching. Her left arm supports the child. On her left shoulder, a radiant, star-like emblem is visible. The child is seated on the woman's lap, positioned on the right side of the composition. He has a pale complexion and appears to be looking forward. He is mostly bare-chested, with a dark cloth draped around his lower body and legs. His left hand holds a small, round, dark object, possibly a fruit. A smaller, circular halo, similar in pattern to the woman's, encircles his head. The background is dark, appearing textured with small, light dots or stars.
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