Madonna and Child

After a composition by Alessandro Algardi Italian

Not on view

Bronze casts of the original composition by the Roman sculptor Alessandro Algardi were widely circulated throughout Europe, helping disseminate the Italian Baroque style. The carving of this ivory version, probably modeled after such a bronze, suggests the work of a French sculptor. The Virgin originally held a Rosary in her outstretched hand.

Madonna and Child, After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome), Ivory, probably French

This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Open Access

As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes.

API

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API.

Madonna and Child, After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome), Ivory, probably French
Madonna and Child, After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome), Ivory, probably French
Madonna and Child, After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome), Ivory, probably French
Madonna and Child, After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome), Ivory, probably French

This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.