1512
unspecified
canvas
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Madonna del latte (Previtali) is a 1512 unspecified by Andrea Previtali, a High Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Accademia Carrara.
This painting shows a woman in a red robe holding a baby. The woman's head is covered, and she looks down at the baby. The baby is wearing a white cloth and has its legs crossed. The background of the painting is dark, but there are some trees and buildings visible. The woman and the baby are the main focus of the painting. The painting is done in a style that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth. You can learn more about this style by looking up chiaroscuro.
Andrea Previtali (c. 1480–1528) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bergamo. He was also called Andrea Cordelliaghi.
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