Who created "Madonna and Child"?

Madonna and Child was created by Benedetto da Maiano in ca. 1490.

When was "Madonna and Child" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1490.

What medium is "Madonna and Child"?

Madonna and Child is Marble, painted background.

Is "Madonna and Child" in the public domain?

Yes, Madonna and Child is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Madonna and Child

Benedetto da Maiano

ca. 1490

Medium

Marble, painted background

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 28 × 21 1/2 × 6 in., 140 lb. (71.1 × 54.6 × 15.2 cm, 63.5 kg)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941

Accession Number

41.190.137

Tags

Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

Behold the tender "Madonna and Child," marble relief sculpted by Benedetto da Maiano around 1490 in Renaissance Florence. This exquisite work, measuring 28 × 21½ × 6 inches and weighing 140 pounds, the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Christ in a classic devotional pose. The painted background adds a vivid, colorful dimension to the cool white marble, enhancing the sculpture's lifelike presence and inviting viewers into a moment of quiet intimacy. Crafted during Florence's quattrocento golden age, when artists like da Maiano advanced the city's sculptural legacy, this piece reflects the era's ...

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