Madonna and Child
Date1350/1360
Modern PlaceTuscany, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumMarble with traces of polychromy and gilt
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions6 1/4 inches × 30 inches × 11 inches (15.88 × 76.2 × 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford
Object number27.150
DescriptionFigures of Mother and Child, carved in the round, of white marble with traces of dark paint on the border of the garments and traces of gilding. The figure of the Mother is posed in a graceful S-curve. She holds the Child in her left arm. Her right arm is slightly bent at the elbow, with right hand at side. Her head is turned to the left. Her expression is a sweet smile and she gazes at the Child. The Child is fully formed. He gazes to the right and in his hands he holds a bird. The garments of both figures are deeply carved and flowing and reveal body form beneath.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 3, European Sculpture & Decorative, Gallery 4
1430/1460
c. 1480
1450/1475
1870
1515/1535
1509
1985
c. 1250
early 14th Century
late 15th Century
1450/1475