Virgin and Child (Madonna of Humility)
- Artist
- Andrea Mantegna
- Date
- 1490
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
The Religious painting titled "Virgin and Child (Madonna of Humility)" exemplifies the enduring Marian tradition in Western art, particularly during the Early renaissance period. Depicting Mary with the infant Jesus, this work emphasizes humility, often portrayed through modest poses and simple settings. Marian art has been a central subject in Catholic Religious painting, with countless artists, including old masters like Michelangelo and Botticelli, creating works that reflect devotion, narrative, and theological symbolism. Such paintings serve as both devotional objects and expressions of artistic excellence in the Catholic tradition.
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