
Madonna and Child with Saint John
Venetian 16th Century · Italian
mid 16th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 3867 × 5241px
Description
The sculpture features a relief depicting a woman seated and holding a child on her lap. Another small child stands slightly to the side, reaching up towards the woman. The figures are set within an ornate frame filled with intricate designs and patterns, including floral motifs and architectural elements in the background. The sculpture displays a rich, dark bronze color. The surface shows intricate detailing, highlighting the features of the figures' clothing and the ornate frame. The sculpture appears to be a small, decorative piece designed to be displayed flat against a surface.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).