Madonna and Child, 15th-16th century. Artist: Della Robbia family

Madonna and Child, 15th-16th century. Artist: Della Robbia family

1-156-334 - Art Media/Heritage Images

Madonna and Child, 15th-16th century. Mary, with her hands in a gesture of prayer, gazes down on the infant Jesus who holds up his hand towards her. Two cherubs observe the scene and hands hold a crown above Mary, symbolising her status as Queen of Heaven. At centre right are Madonna lilies (Lilium candidum).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Della Robbia family, attributed to: Italian: Sculptors, ceramicists
Subject
  1. Jesus Christ: Judean: Prophet
  2. Virgin Mary: (Judean?): Saint

Medium
  1. Ceramic

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Plant Life

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People

Society & Culture Art & Literature


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2635x3990
File Size : 30,802kb


Aliases

  1. 007169
  1. 007169
  1. 0510000148
  1. 1-156-334
  1. 1156334
  1. 148

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