Madonna and Child

Madonna and Child by Andrea del Verrocchio
Artist
Andrea del Verrocchio
Date
c.1475 - c.1480
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Courtauld Institute of Art
"Madonna and Child" by Andrea del Verrocchio exemplifies an Religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Verrocchio, a renowned Italian sculptor, painter, and goldsmith, led a prominent Florence workshop and was notably the teacher of Leonardo da Vinci. The artwork is composed using tempera techniques, highlighting delicate details and vibrant colors characteristic of the era. This piece captures the tender bond between Madonna and Child, reflecting both spiritual devotion and artistic mastery central to Religious painting tradition of the time.

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