Madonna and Child Enthroned
The Met
Artist: Paolo Veneziano(Italian, Venice, active by 1333–died 1358/62)
Date: ca. 1350
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall, with shaped top, 32 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. (81.9 x 50.2 cm); painted surface 31 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (80 x 47.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Edward Fowles, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Seated woman in a blue robe holding a child, both with golden halos, against a gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical panel depicts a seated woman holding a child, with visible gold leaf accents. A woman, the central figure, is positioned frontally, looking slightly downwards and to her right. She wears a deep blue cloak, richly decorated with gold patterns resembling fleurs-de-lis, over a reddish-pink undergarment. Her head is covered by a blue veil, and a golden halo with radiating lines encircles her head. Her complexion is pale, and light brown hair is visible around her face. Her left hand supports the child. Her right hand gently touches the child's left arm, holding a small, dark, bird-like object. A plump infant with light skin sits on the woman's lap, facing left and looking upwards. He is partially draped in a golden-brown cloth, and a golden halo, similar to the woman's, surrounds his head. The infant's right arm is raised, and the woman holds his left arm. The figures are set against a textured gold background. This background forms an arched canopy or throne-like structure behind them, decorated with subtle red and gold patterns. The woman is seated on a light green, multi-tiered throne or bench. The gold background extends to the edges of the panel. Dark, narrow borders frame the panel on the left and right.
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