The Virgin And Child
Relief
second half 15th century (made)
second half 15th century (made)
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This panel representing the Virgin and Child, is possibly made by Gregorio di Lorenzo (formerly called the Master of the Marble Madonnas), in Florence in the second half of the 15th century.
The Virgin in three-quarter length, is seated against a background of cloud and supports the Child on her left knee. He holds a bird in his left hand and raises his right hand in benediction. In the upper corners are two naked putti flying downwards, each blowing a trumpet. Above the Child's left shoulder is a cherub head.
Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm.
Gregorio di Lorenzo trained in the workshop of Desiderio da Settignano was active in Florence between 1455 and 1495. He was strongly influenced by Antonio Rossellino who after a period of activity in Tuscany worked in Urbino and its neighbourhood. In this respect his style runs parallel with that of Domenico Rossellini.
The Virgin in three-quarter length, is seated against a background of cloud and supports the Child on her left knee. He holds a bird in his left hand and raises his right hand in benediction. In the upper corners are two naked putti flying downwards, each blowing a trumpet. Above the Child's left shoulder is a cherub head.
Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm.
Gregorio di Lorenzo trained in the workshop of Desiderio da Settignano was active in Florence between 1455 and 1495. He was strongly influenced by Antonio Rossellino who after a period of activity in Tuscany worked in Urbino and its neighbourhood. In this respect his style runs parallel with that of Domenico Rossellini.
Object details
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| Title | The Virgin And Child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | High relief in marble |
| Brief description | Panel relief in marble, probably by Gregorio di Lorenzo (formerly called the Master of the Marble Madonnas), Florence, second half of 15th century |
| Physical description | The Virgin in three-quarter length, is seated against a background of cloud and supports the Child on her left knee. He holds a bird in his left hand and raises his right hand in benediction. In the upper corners are two naked putti flying downwards, each blowing a trumpet. Above the Child's left shoulder is a cherub head. In the bottom left-hand corner appears the arm of the Virgin's chair. The relief has a moulded border. |
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| Object history | Purchased in Arezzo. |
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| Summary | This panel representing the Virgin and Child, is possibly made by Gregorio di Lorenzo (formerly called the Master of the Marble Madonnas), in Florence in the second half of the 15th century. The Virgin in three-quarter length, is seated against a background of cloud and supports the Child on her left knee. He holds a bird in his left hand and raises his right hand in benediction. In the upper corners are two naked putti flying downwards, each blowing a trumpet. Above the Child's left shoulder is a cherub head. Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm. Gregorio di Lorenzo trained in the workshop of Desiderio da Settignano was active in Florence between 1455 and 1495. He was strongly influenced by Antonio Rossellino who after a period of activity in Tuscany worked in Urbino and its neighbourhood. In this respect his style runs parallel with that of Domenico Rossellini. |
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| Accession number | 6737-1860 |
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| Record created | August 21, 2008 |
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