Virgin and Child with an Angel
Artist
Biagio d'Antonio da Firenze
(Italian, 1446-1516)
Datesecond half of the15th century
Object number62.0269
Mediumtempera on panel
Dimensions26 3/4 × 19 in. (67.9 × 48.3 cm)
frame: 33 1/4 × 25 7/8 × 3 7/8 in. (84.5 × 65.7 × 9.8 cm)
frame: 33 1/4 × 25 7/8 × 3 7/8 in. (84.5 × 65.7 × 9.8 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York
Collections
DescriptionThe Virgin is shown standing behind a classical parapet, which creates a sense of depth, and gazing down at her son held by an angel. The enclosed garden is one of the traditional symbols associated with Mary’s virginity, and is populated by white and red roses without thorns alluding to her purity and spiritual perfection. The Christ Child is portrayed as the savior of the world, holding an orb in his left hand and raising his right hand in gesture of blessing.
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