The Virgin and Child
Plaquette
middle of 15th century (made)
middle of 15th century (made)
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This bronze plaque, representing the Virgin and Child is made by the workshop of Donatello, in Italy, Florence, in the middle of the 15th century.
Donatello (1386-1466) was an early Renaissance sculptor and artist from Florence, who became well known for his bas-relief works, which already incorporated perspective illusionism. He was the most imaginative and versatile of the early Renaissance artists, famous for his rendering of human character and for his dramatic narratives.
Donatello (1386-1466) was an early Renaissance sculptor and artist from Florence, who became well known for his bas-relief works, which already incorporated perspective illusionism. He was the most imaginative and versatile of the early Renaissance artists, famous for his rendering of human character and for his dramatic narratives.
Object details
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| Title | The Virgin and Child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, the Virgin and Child, by the workshop of Donatello, Italy, Florence, 15th century |
| Physical description | Plaque depicts the half-length figure of the Virgin holding the Infant Saviour in her arms. |
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| Object history | Acquired in London |
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| Summary | This bronze plaque, representing the Virgin and Child is made by the workshop of Donatello, in Italy, Florence, in the middle of the 15th century. Donatello (1386-1466) was an early Renaissance sculptor and artist from Florence, who became well known for his bas-relief works, which already incorporated perspective illusionism. He was the most imaginative and versatile of the early Renaissance artists, famous for his rendering of human character and for his dramatic narratives. |
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| Accession number | 5473-1859 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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