Virgin and Child

After an original by Donatello Italian

mid-15th century

Not on view

The marble Madonna by Donatello in the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, known as the Pazzi Madonna, inspired widespread copies, including this variant. The Gothic arch is topped by Renaissance floral ornament resembling that found in Veronese sculpture.

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Virgin and Child
Artist: After an original by Donatello (Italian, Florence ca. 1386–1466 Florence)
Date: mid-15th century
Culture: Italian, probably Verona
Medium: Stucco and colored glass (in halo)
Dimensions: Overall (wt. confirmed): H. 45 x W. 28 in., 113lb. (114.3 x 71.1 cm, 51.2565kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: From the Collection of James Stillman, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, 1922
Object Number: 22.16.3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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