Who created "Virgin and Child"?

Virgin and Child was created by Mino da Fiesole (Mino di Giovanni) in ca. 1471–74.

When was "Virgin and Child" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1471–74.

Is "Virgin and Child" in the public domain?

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

Virgin and Child

Mino da Fiesole (Mino di Giovanni)

ca. 1471–74

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

Overall (wt. confirmed): H. 21 1/2 x W. 15 1/4 x D. 3 3/4 in., 76lb. (54.6 x 38.7 x 9.5 cm, 34.4734kg)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Caroline Lucy Morgan, in memory of her parents, 1942

Accession Number

42.38.2

Tags

Madonna and ChildCross

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate marble relief * and Child* by Mino da Fies (Mino di Giovanni crafted around 1471–74 in Florence,. This intimate sculpture, measuring 21½ inches high, captures the Madonna tenderly cradling the Christ Child, who gestures toward a cross—a poignant symbol of his future sacrifice. Carved from fine marble, its shallow depth of just 3¾ inches highlights Mino's mastery of relief technique, creating a sense of ethereal depth and lifelike texture. Mino da Fiesole, a leading quattrocento sculptor active in Renaissance Florence and Rome, was renowned for his refined, sweetly expressi...

Virgin and Child

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