1320
tempera
panel
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Madonna and Child is a 1320 tempera by Master of San Torpè, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting features the Madonna and Child, with the Madonna wearing a dark blue robe over a red dress. She is holding a white cloth in her right hand, and the Child is sitting on her lap, wearing an orange robe. The background is gold, with a halo around the Madonna's head. The Madonna's face is serene, and the Child looks up at her with a gentle expression. The painting is rendered in tempera, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet devotion and intimacy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Master of San Torpè.
The Master of San Torpè (active c. 1290 – 1325) is an anonymous Tuscan painter, active around Pisa in Gothic style. Works attributed to this painter are found in Uffizi Gallery, Courtauld Gallery (St Julian), and…
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