Madonna with the Child
1660
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
1660
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
This painting shows a woman holding a baby. The woman has brown hair and wears a red dress with a brown shawl. She looks down at the baby, who is naked except for a blue cloth around his waist. The baby's right hand is on the woman's chest, and his left hand is near his face. The background is dark blue. The woman's face is serene, and the baby seems to be sleeping. The woman's right hand supports the baby's back, while her left hand holds his legs. The painting is done in oil paint. The artist, Giuseppe Bonati, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting.
