Madonna and Child Enthroned
The Met
Artist: Nicola di Maestro Antonio|Carlo Crivelli(Italian (active Ancona), 1472–1510)
Date: ca. 1475–90
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 55 1/2 x 23 3/8 in. (141 x 59.4 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman and child on a throne, under an ornate arch with columns and hanging light fruits
Detailed Description
The vertical painting depicts a woman and child seated on a throne within an ornate architectural setting. The woman, positioned centrally, faces forward with her head slightly tilted to her right, looking downwards. She has light skin and her light hair is covered by a white veil. A golden halo with radiating lines encircles her head. She wears a dark green gown with intricate gold patterns, revealing red sleeves at her wrists. A jeweled brooch adorns her chest. Her left arm supports the nude child, who sits on her lap, facing forward with his head tilted slightly to his left, looking outwards. The child also has light skin and a small golden halo. His right arm is around the woman's neck, and his left arm rests on her lap. The figures are seated on a stone throne with a multi-faceted, star-shaped base. The top surface of the base features a checkered pattern of dark brown and light brown squares. The sides of the base are carved with decorative motifs. Behind the figures, an elaborate golden architectural structure forms an arched canopy. Two columns flank the woman and child. Above the arch and on either side, branches laden with large, round, light orange or yellow fruits, possibly quinces or pomegranates, hang down. Clusters of these fruits are visible at the top left, top right, lower left, and lower right of the archway. The overall background is a warm, golden-brown hue.
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