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Madonna with the Christ Child Writing

Unknown

1410

unspecified

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Madonna with the Christ Child Writing is a 1410 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1410 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Walters Art Museum

About this work

The painting depicts the Madonna holding the Christ child, who is writing. The Madonna is dressed in a dark robe with a hood, and the Christ child is wearing a light-colored robe. The background is gold with intricate designs and patterns. A small detail that stands out is the Christ child's hand holding a writing instrument, which adds a sense of action to the scene. The overall composition is symmetrical, with the Madonna and Christ child at the center, surrounded by the ornate background. This painting is reminiscent of the works of the Italian Renaissance, particularly those that use chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume.