Madona cu pruncul
1550
unspecified
From the collection of Timișoara National Museum of Art
1550
unspecified
From the collection of Timișoara National Museum of Art
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman, likely a mother, cradling a baby in her lap. The woman's attire is a striking combination of blue and red, while the baby is nude. The background features a row of arches, beyond which lies a picturesque landscape. A delicate detail in the painting is the woman's gentle gesture, as she tenderly touches the baby's hand. This subtle interaction adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of sfumato.
![Ginevra de' Benci [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/afb6ec3a3e65f392/thumb.webp)
![Wreath of Laurel, Palm, and Juniper with a Scroll inscribed Virtutem Forma Decorat [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/4cdfe8467ad2438a/thumb.webp)
