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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
  • 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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