The sculpture depicts a seated figure holding a child on her lap. The figures are set within an arched niche adorned with architectural elements like columns and intricate patterns. The sculpture is rendered in a golden color, with ornate detailing on the folds of the drapery and the hair of the figures. The child's posture suggests action, with one arm raised. The artistic style emphasizes decorative elements surrounding the figures.
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The Virgin and Child

North Italian 15th Century

16th century

Medium
gilded bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (silhouetted contour): 10.49 x 6.25 cm (4 1/8 x 2 7/16 in.) ; gross weight: 115.96 gr (0.256 lb.)
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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