Madonna and Child
Date1515/1535
Object PlaceParma, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumOil on panel
ClassificationsPaintings
Dimensions8 3/8 × 12 1/2 inches (21.27 × 31.75 cm)
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number28.63
DescriptionLandscape with seated Madonna holding the Christ Child on her lap. Her body is turned to the right, her head slightly to the left and lowered. She holds a small book under her hand on her left knee. The Christ Child holds a spray of flowers in His right hand and holds the Virgin's garment with His left hand. Hilly landscape in the back- ground with a group of trees at the center.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 3, European Paintings, Gallery 2
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of:
Francesco Monti, Parma;
Count Bertoli, Parma, 1738;
Barromeo Monti, Parma, 1820;
Fabrizi, Rome;
Crespi, Milan
1509
15th Century
17th Century
17th Century
c. 1435
1610/1611
1475/1480
1640