Artwork
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Neri di Bicci. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1946.242
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon
About this work
Overview
Virgin and Child is a painting by Neri de Bicci, a Florentine artist known for his prolific output of religious works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary holding the infant Jesus, both figures dressed in red and blue robes and surrounded by gold halos, conveying a traditional representation of the Virgin and Child.
Technique & Style
The work was produced in a workshop setting where established conventions guided the execution, including the use of specific colors and poses. The soft, hazy effect in the faces is achieved through a technique related to sfumato.
History & Provenance
Neri de Bicci's records, preserved in the Uffizi Gallery's library, provide detailed information about his commissions, including the payment received for this painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Neri di Bicci (1419–1491) was an Italian painter active in his native Florence. A prolific painter of mainly religious themes, he studied under his father, Bicci di Lorenzo, who had in turn studied under his father,…
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