Madonna and Child with Angels
1602
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1602
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Madonna and Child with Angels is a 1602 ink by Lodovico Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a tender scene of a mother and child surrounded by angels. The mother, likely Mary, gently holds the child, Jesus, in her lap. The angels hover around them, their faces filled with adoration. The mother's clothing is draped elegantly, and her hair is neatly styled. The child is wrapped in a cloth, and the angels' wings are visible behind them. The background is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a soft, cloudy area. The delicate lines and gentle expressions in this painting evoke a sense of serenity. If you're interested in exploring more art from this period, you might enjoy learning about the Renaissance movement.
