Virgin and Child
1524
unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Altobello Melone
Altobello Melone (1485–1543) was an artist, born in Cremona.
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unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Virgin and Child is a 1524 unspecified by Altobello Melone, a Mannerism work, depicting Christ Child, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman holding a baby. The woman has dark hair and wears a red robe with a brown shawl. The baby is naked and has blonde hair. They're set against a blue background with some clouds. The woman's face is serious, and the baby looks up at her. The painting has a gold frame with carvings of leaves and faces. Look up more paintings of the Christ Child.
Altobello Melone (1485–1543) was an artist, born in Cremona.
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