Who painted Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child was painted by Andrea di Bartolo.

Where can I see Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Madonna and Child?

Madonna and Child is associated with Early Renaissance.

Artwork

Madonna and Child

Andrea di Bartolo

Madonna and Child is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Andrea di Bartolo. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Andrea di Bartolo’s tempera panel, dated 1424, presents a devotional image of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ. The work is part of the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it is displayed as an example of early 15th‑century Italian religious painting.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a solemn woman in a dark mantle cradling a small child whose pink garment is edged in gold. The infant reaches toward his mother, emphasizing the intimate bond between the divine mother and her son, a theme frequently invoked to inspire piety among viewers.

Technique & Style

Executed in egg tempera, the painting displays the crisp linearity and luminous color typical of the medium. Fine brushwork renders delicate details such as the child’s tiny hand and the subtle facial serenity of the Virgin. A gilded arch frames the scene, while ornamental borders of miniature flowers and swirling motifs reflect the decorative conventions of early Italian art.

History & Provenance

Created in 1424, the panel remained in private or ecclesiastical hands before entering the Detroit Institute of Arts’ collection in the 20th century. Its attribution to Andrea di Bartolo, a Sienese painter active in the early Renaissance, is supported by stylistic analysis and documentary evidence linking the work to his workshop.