Madonna and Child with Seraphim and Cherubim
The Met
Artist: Andrea Mantegna(Italian, Isola di Carturo 1430/31–1506 Mantua)
Date: ca. 1454
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: Arched top, 17 3/8 x 11 1/4 in. (44.1 x 28.6 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman holding an infant, surrounded by numerous winged infants against a dark background
Detailed Description
An arched image features a woman holding an infant, centrally positioned against a dense background of winged figures. The woman, with light-toned skin, looks down and slightly to her right. She wears a light blue head covering, a white draped garment over her shoulders, and a dark, long-sleeved robe. A golden halo with faint, illegible script encircles her head. The plump, light-skinned infant rests in her arms, his eyes closed and head tilted back. He wears a dark, simple garment, and his bare feet are visible at the bottom, resting on a horizontal, striped ledge. The background is filled with numerous winged infants. On the left side, these figures are predominantly reddish-orange, blending into the dark background and appearing less distinct. On the right side, the winged infants have brownish skin tones and more clearly defined wings, with some figures also featuring small golden halos. The overall background is dark, creating a contrast with the lighter skin tones of the woman and infant. The composition is tightly framed within the arched top of the panel.
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