Open full image Pin

Madonna and Child

Cosimo Tura

1489

tempera

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious christ child mary

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child is a 1489 tempera by Cosimo Tura, a Early Renaissance work, depicting christ child, held at Accademia Carrara.

Who painted this?: Cosimo Tura
When & what style?: 1489 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Accademia Carrara

About this work

The painting depicts the Madonna and Child, with the Madonna sitting in a chair, wearing a red dress and a blue cloak. She has a halo around her head and is holding the Christ Child in her lap. The Christ Child is naked except for a golden halo and is looking at the viewer. The Madonna's face is serene, and her eyes are cast downward, gazing at the Christ Child. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. This painting is held at the Accademia Carrara.