Madonna and Child with Six Saints
The Met
Artist: Pesellino (Francesco di Stefano)(Italian, Florence ca. 1422–1457 Florence)
Date: late 1440s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 8 in. (22.5 x 20.3 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A central woman and baby on a throne, surrounded by six standing figures, against a gold background
Detailed Description
The image depicts a central group of figures against a gold background. At the center, a woman in a blue robe and pink dress sits on a white, circular throne, holding a baby. The woman has light skin and light brown hair, looking down at the baby. The baby, also with light skin and light brown hair, is partially draped in white cloth and looks forward. Both have golden halos. To the left of the central group, a bearded man in a brown hooded robe stands, looking towards the center. Next to him, a man with a beard and red robe holds a small, dark book. Both men are barefoot. Behind and slightly to the left of these two men, a young woman with light brown hair and a golden halo stands, wearing a pink dress and dark cloak, holding a small blue book. She looks towards the central woman. To the right of the central group, a young woman with light brown hair and a golden halo stands, wearing a red dress and dark cloak, holding a small object. She looks towards the central woman. Next to her, an older man with a white miter and a staff stands, wearing a dark robe with a gold and blue stole. He looks towards the center. To his right, a young man in blue and gold armor with red tights stands, holding a spear. He looks towards the center. All figures are on a dark green ground with small plants. A red hat and red cords lie on the ground in front of the central throne. The background is a textured gold.
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