Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

This enchanting panel painting, *Madonna and Child*, was created by the anonymous artist known as the Master of the Lanckoronski Annunciation, whose identity remains a mystery. Like many European painters of the period, this master is named after a key work—in this case, an Annunciation scene once owned by the Lanckoronski family. The painting’s intimate scale suggests it was intended for private devotion, inviting quiet contemplation in a domestic setting rather than a grand public space. Executed in tempera and gold on wood, the work exemplifies traditional techniques that allowed artists t...