Madonna and Child
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Madonna and Child is a 1604 by Jean Louis Roullet, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In the image, a woman is seated with a child in her lap. The woman wears a head covering and a draped garment, while the child is nude except for a cloth wrapped around its waist. The woman holds a book in her left hand, and the child reaches out with its right hand. The background of the image features trees and a cloudy sky, with a body of water visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and peaceful. The image is a representation of the Madonna and Child, a common theme in Baroque art. To learn more about the artist who created this work, explore the art of Jean Louis Roullet.
Jean Louis Roullet (1645–1699) was a French artist.
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