Virgin and Child (Pietrapiana Madonna)
Relief
1450 - 1460 (made)
1450 - 1460 (made)
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The relief, which exists in a number of variations, is known as the Pietra Piana Madonna from an example in terracotta in a tabernacle in the Via Pietra Piana, Florence. Though the composition cannot be credited to Donatello, it reflects the influence of Doantello's Verona Madonna and of a pigmented terracotta Madonna by Donatello in Berlin.
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 | Virgin and Child (Pietrapiana Madonna) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stucco, in low relief, painted and partially gilded |
| Brief description | Relief, 'Virgin and Child (Pietrapiana Madonna)', stucco, painted and partially gilded, after Donatello, Florence, ca. 1450-1460 |
| Physical description | The Virgin is seated with head in right profile and body turned three-quarters to the right. Her head is covered by a veil, and she supports the swaddled Child with her left. |
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| Summary | The relief, which exists in a number of variations, is known as the Pietra Piana Madonna from an example in terracotta in a tabernacle in the Via Pietra Piana, Florence. Though the composition cannot be credited to Donatello, it reflects the influence of Doantello's Verona Madonna and of a pigmented terracotta Madonna by Donatello in Berlin. 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 | 7412-1860 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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