Madonna and Child
1400
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1400
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in blue and red robes holds a baby on her lap. The gold background feels flat, like a church wall. Baby Jesus grips a scroll, hinting at his future teachings. This was painted when Starnina worked in Florence before heading to Spain. Few of his works survive today, so each one matters. Look up his name: Gherardo Starnina (Italian, c. 1360–before 1413).
