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Madonna and Child with Bird

Unknown

1745

unspecified

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Religious Christ Child Mary

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child with Bird is a 1745 unspecified by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, depicting Christ Child, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1745 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts the Madonna and Child with a bird. The Madonna is wearing a dark blue cloak with gold stars and a halo of gold rays around her head. She is holding a red book and a small child, who is wearing a white shirt and holding a red flower and a bird on a stick. The Madonna's cloak is decorated with gold stars and her halo is made up of gold rays. The child is looking up at the Madonna with a gentle expression. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the Madonna and Child stand out. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the Madonna and Child.