Name/Title
Madonna and ChildEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1789Description
Marble high relief sculpture attributed to Andrea Mantegna. The relief depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly embracing the infant Jesus in a traditional devotional composition. Presented as a half-length profile, the figures display a solemn, intimate character. The work shows strong Byzantine influence in its frontal presentation and hieratic treatment, while also reflecting the artistic traditions of the Umbrian school.Type of Sculpture
ReliefCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Mantegna, AndreaRole
SculptorTime Period
15th CenturyNotes
The attribution of the work to Andrea Mantegna remains uncertainLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
20 inWidth
17 inDepth
4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good