1445
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Madonna and Child is a 1445 by Stefano da Verona, a Renaissance work, depicting Verona, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman holding a baby. She’s wrapped in loose, flowing robes and sits with one leg tucked under her. The baby reaches toward her, and her face is turned away, as if lost in thought. The lines are rough and sketchy, with no clear background—just a faint paper tone. The artist used simple lines to show volume, almost like a quick study. This style was common in early Renaissance workshops, where artists practiced figures before painting them. Look up Stefano da Zevio next to see more of his work.
Stefano da Verona (or da Zevio; c. 1379 – c. 1438) was an Italian painter who was active in Verona. He was the son of the French painter Jean d'Arbois, who had come to Italy at the court for Gian Galeazzo Visconti after…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
