Madonna and Child with Saints
The Met
Artist: Priamo della Quercia (Priamo del Pietro)(Italian, Sienese, active 1442–67)
Date: ca. 1442
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Central panel 43 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (109.9 x 57.2 cm); left wing 45 1/2 x 22 in. (115.6 x 55.9 cm); right wing 45 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (114.9 x 56.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Seated woman in a dark cloak holding a child, both figures with halos
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical, black and white depiction of a seated woman holding a child, presented within an arched panel. The woman, positioned on the left, faces slightly towards the right, her gaze directed forward. She wears a dark, heavy cloak that drapes over her shoulders and body, revealing a patterned garment underneath. The cloak has a decorative border along its edges. Her head is covered by a light-toned veil, and a halo with radiating lines encircles her head. Her left hand rests on her lap, while her right hand supports the child. The child sits on the woman's lap, positioned towards the right side of the composition. He faces left, looking forward, and also has a halo with radiating lines around his head. He wears a light-toned, long-sleeved tunic. His left hand holds a small, dark, bird-like object, while his right arm is around the woman's neck. The background behind the figures is a plain, light tone, with some visible texture or wear. The lower portion of the image shows more of the woman's patterned undergarment and the folds of her cloak.
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