Madonna of the Cherubim
1493
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
1493
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
This painting features a woman holding a baby, surrounded by cherubs. The woman wears a black cloak over a red dress, and the baby is nude. The cherubs are depicted in various poses, some with their mouths open as if singing. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her expression is serene. The baby looks up at her, and the cherubs seem to be in motion around them. The background of the painting is a soft blue, with white clouds scattered throughout. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. Next, look up the artist Andrea Mantegna.
