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The Virgin and Child

Paduan 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting a woman holding a child. The woman's hair is styled in waves and tied back. She inclines her head towards the child, who is seated on her lap with an arm wrapped around her shoulder. Both figures are draped in flowing garments. The sculpture is set within a rectangular frame embellished with floral and ribbon motifs at the corners and alongside the borders. The material has a dark metallic tone, likely bronze or a similar alloy. The relief is shallow with finely detailed figures and surrounding decoration against a flat background.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
lead
Dimensions
3693 × 4089 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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