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Madonna and Child

Pietro Perugino

1515

oil

panel

From the collection of Borghese Collection

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious Christ Child Landscape Mary

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Madonna and Child is a 1515 oil by Pietro Perugino, a High Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Borghese Collection.

Who painted this?: Pietro Perugino
When & what style?: 1515 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Borghese Collection

About this work

This painting depicts a woman holding a baby. The woman is dressed in a red dress with a green shawl over her left shoulder, and a dark blue cloak. She has a halo above her head. The baby is naked and is being held by the woman. The background of the painting is a landscape with hills and trees. The woman's gaze is directed at the viewer, and the baby is looking to the left. The woman's right hand is holding the baby's left leg, and her left hand is resting on her lap. The baby's right hand is touching the woman's chest. The painting is a representation of the Madonna and Child, a common subject in Renaissance art. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Pietro Perugino, the artist who created this piece.