Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child by Carlo Crivelli
Artist
Carlo Crivelli
Date
1482
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Palazzo Brera
The painting titled 'Virgin and Child' depicts the tender relationship between Mary and the infant Jesus, a common motif in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. As a quintessential example of Religious painting from the Early renaissance, it often emphasizes grace and devotion. Created using tempera on a Panel, this work exemplifies the delicate techniques of the period. Variations in titles like Madonna and Child or Mary and Child reflect its widespread significance in Marian art, capturing the sacred bond in a timeless and revered manner.

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