Who created "Madonna and Child Enthroned"?

Madonna and Child Enthroned was created by Italian (Florentine) Painter.

What medium is "Madonna and Child Enthroned"?

Madonna and Child Enthroned is Tempera on wood, gold ground.

Is "Madonna and Child Enthroned" in the public domain?

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

Madonna and Child Enthroned

Italian (Florentine) Painter

Medium

Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions

32 3/4 x 21 7/8 in. (83.2 x 55.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1969

Accession Number

69.280.4

Tags

Madonna and Child

Art Historical Context

Behold the serene *Madonna and Child Enthron*, a quintessential example of Florentine devotional art from the Italian Renaissance tradition. Crafted by an anonymous Italian (Florentine) painter, tempera on wood panel features a radiant gold ground that bathes the holy figures in ethereal light, symbolizing divine presence. Measuring 32 3/4 x 21 7/8 inches, it captures the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, a beloved iconographic theme that emphasized maternal tenderness and the promise of salvation. Tempera, an egg-based medium, allowed for luminous colors and fine details on the wo...

Madonna and Child Enthroned

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