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Madonna and Child in a Reliquary Frame

Unknown

1500

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Renaissance Religious Jesus Christ Mary

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child in a Reliquary Frame is a 1500 tempera by Unknown, depicting Jesus Christ, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting is a depiction of the Madonna and Child, with the Madonna holding the baby Jesus in her lap. The Madonna is wearing a crown and a dark robe, while the baby Jesus is naked except for a string of pearls around his waist. The background of the painting is a gold-colored frame with intricate carvings. The painting is done in tempera, a medium that was commonly used during the Renaissance period. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. The painting is held at the National Museum in Kraków.