Virgin and Child, Francesco Squarcione (circle of), c. 1440 - c. 1450
Early Renaissance
1450
115.0 x 115.0 cm
Francesco Squarcione (1397 – 1474)
Discover Francesco Squarcione (1397-1474), Italian artist & teacher! Known for his ancient art collection, Mantegna's influence, and Padua school of painting.
Half-figure of Mary with the Christ child sitting on a pillow on her lap. Maria has a twig with flowers or fruit in her hand, a bird eats from the child's hand. In the background distilled trees. In a painted round frame with leaves and fruits.
About this artwork
- Title: Virgin and Child, Francesco Squarcione (circle of), c. 1440 - c. 1450
- Artist: Francesco Squarcione
- Year: 1450
- Original dimensions: 115.0 x 115.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Early Renaissance
- Corpus context: patronage influence , religious devotion
- Main color: Walnut
- Keywords: francesco squarcione , renaissance painting , medieval art style