Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

This engraving of the Madonna and Child, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of drawings and prints, reflects the enduring Christian theme of maternal devotion and divine protection. Created through the collaborative efforts of Battista Angolo del Moro and the renowned Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola), the work captures the tender bond between mother and infant in a format designed for wider circulation. Though its exact date remains unknown, the piece exemplifies how such devotional images were reproduced to reach broader audiences beyond church walls. As an en...