Who painted Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child was painted by Neroccio de' Landi in 1470.

Where can I see Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is held by Accademia Carrara.

What movement is Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is associated with Early Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Madonna and Child?

Museum-quality prints of Madonna and Child are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Madonna and Child

Neroccio de' Landi , 1470

Madonna and Child is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Neroccio de' Landi. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1470 by Siena’s early‑Renaissance artist Neroccio di Bartolomeo de’ Landi, this tempera panel portrays the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ. The work is presently housed in the Accademia Carrara, forming part of the museum’s collection of Italian devotional paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents Mary in a red garment and black veil, cradling the child who is modestly wrapped in a white cloth. Her gaze is lowered in a tender, contemplative manner, while the infant looks outward, his expression conveying innocence and curiosity, emphasizing the intimate bond between mother and son.

Technique & Style

Executed in tempera, the painting achieves luminous color and fine detail, especially evident in the richly rendered gold background that features delicate ornamental patterns. The medium allows for precise brushwork, giving the figures a smooth, almost sculptural quality characteristic of Neroccio’s Sienese style.

History & Provenance

Neroccio, a pupil of Vecchietta and later a studio partner of Francesco di Giorgio, produced this work amid a productive period that also yielded larger narrative pieces such as the scenes from the life of St. Benedict. The panel eventually entered the Accademia Carrara’s holdings, where it remains on display.