Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Cherubim
The Met
Artist: Osservanza Master(Italian, Siena, active second quarter 15th century)
Date: 1435–40
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall: 56 1/2 × 27 3/8 in. (143.5 × 69.5 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman and child on a throne, flanked by winged figures, against a gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical panel painting depicts a woman holding a child seated on a white throne against a gold background. The woman, positioned centrally, wears a deep blue robe with a gold-trimmed neckline and cuffs, and a white veil covering her head and shoulders. Her face is pale with a closed mouth, and her gaze is directed slightly downward and to the left. She holds the child on her left lap, supporting him with both hands. The child is mostly nude, with a light pink drapery covering his lower body. His right hand is raised in a gesture, and his left hand holds a white scroll with the black letters "EGO" visible. He has light brown hair and a closed mouth. The white throne has architectural details, including fluted columns and a patterned base. Behind the throne, on either side of the woman, are two figures with feathered wings and golden skin, each with a circular golden form above their heads. The gold background features radiating lines around the woman's head and a decorative border along the arched top and sides of the panel. The bottom edge of the panel has a dark border with small gold decorative elements.
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