Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Cherubim
1435
144.0 x 70.0 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
master of the osservanza (? – ?)
Master of the Osservanza: A renowned Italian painter (c. 1450-1528) known for his devotional works, including Resurrection & Descent into Limbo. Explore his art!
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This monumental Madonna, enthroned and flanked by cherubim, likely formed the central component of a large multi-paneled polyptych. The enigmatic Osservanza Master has variously been identified as Sassetta and also as the young Sano di Pietro, based on close stylistic affinities with these other Sienese artists. It is also possible that the paintings attributed to the Osservanza Master are the product of a collaborative workshop to which these artists belonged.
About this artwork
- Title: Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Cherubim
- Artist: master of the osservanza
- Year: 1435
- Original dimensions: 144.0 x 70.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range