The sculpture shows a woman holding a child in her arms. The woman is standing, with her head slightly inclined towards the child, who is cradled in her arms. It is crafted from a material that appears to be bronze or a bronze-like metal, giving it a dark brownish color with a slight metallic sheen. The woman's robe and the child's body are detailed with draped folds. The sculpture is of a moderate size and proportions, suggesting it could be a relief sculpture meant to be viewed from the front. There are two visible holes in the sculpture. The sculpture conveys a sense of grace and…
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The Virgin and Child

North Italian 15th Century

15th century

Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 12.8 x 6.1 cm (5 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.) gross weight: 132 gr
Culture
North Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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