Madonna and Child

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a woman holding a child. The woman has long hair and wears a crown, as well as a long, draping garment that covers her body. The child is cradled closely to her chest and appears to be extending one arm outward. The sculpture is reddish-brown with gold accents. Some of the details on the faces of the woman and child appear worn down and are hard to identify. The woman stands on a short, curved pedestal that ends in a point.