Who created "Madonna and Child"?

Madonna and Child was created by Alessandro Algardi in probably mid-17th century.

When was "Madonna and Child" created?

This artwork was created probably mid-17th century.

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

Alessandro Algardi

probably mid-17th century

Medium

Ivory

Dimensions

Height: 7 in. (17.8 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Miniature

Culture

probably French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Caroline W. Funk, in memory of her brother, George, 1969

Accession Number

69.174

Tags

Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Madonna and Child*, to Alessandro Algardi and likely carved in the mid-17th century, exemplifies the artistry of Baroque-era miniature sculpture. Standing just 7 inches tall, the ivory figure captures the tender intimacy of the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child—a timeless devotional motif central to Catholic iconography during the Counter-Re. Algardi, a prominent Italian sculptor active in Rome, was renowned for his refined classical approach to Baroque forms, blending emotional depth with technical precision. Crafted from ivory, a luxurious medium prized for its creamy tr...

Madonna and Child

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