jacopino da tradate (1371 - 1445)

Jacopino da Tradate (1371-1445) was a prominent Italian painter of the Late Gothic period, known for his devotional Madonna and Child paintings & Pope Martin V portraits.

Sforza Castle (Milan, Italy)

Explore Sforza Castle's rich history & artistic treasures! Discover Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and more within Milan’s iconic fortress – a living testament to centuries of Italian art & power.

Jacopino da Tradate was a sculptor well known in his lifetimeand prominent personality in the construction site of Milan Cathedral. His Madonnaand Child on display in Castello Sforzesco is of unknown origin and can bedated to around the 1420s. Itwas designed to be seen from all sides, as shown by the soft folds sculpted onthe back, and the fluid, abundant drapery envelops the body of the Virgin,almost hiding it. This work is one of the supreme examples of Jacopino