Madona cu Pruncul
1516
unspecified
From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest
1516
unspecified
From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest
A woman in a red dress holds a bare-chested baby who reaches toward her. She wears a dark headscarf and a green sash over her shoulder. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on them. The baby’s skin looks soft and warm, while the woman’s face is calm. Her fingers gently touch the child’s arm, almost like a quiet promise. This painting uses chiaroscuro, the technique of strong light and shadow.
