The Virgin and Child

Florentine 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a relief of a woman and a child. The woman is holding the child on her lap. Both figures are adorned with halos. The woman is dressed in a flowing robe, and her hair is partially covered with a veil. The child, wearing a simple tunic, appears to be holding a small bird in both hands. The material of the sculpture is a reddish-brown metal, likely bronze. The figures are detailed, with expressive facial features and textured clothing, adding depth to the relief. The sculpture is relatively flat, suggesting it was designed to be viewed from a frontal perspective.