Artwork
Madonna and Child (78.151.9)
Madonna and Child (78.151.9) is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pietro di Giovanni d'Ambrogio. It dates from 1440 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting, Madonna and Child, is a 15th-century work by Pietro di Giovanni d'Ambrogio, held at the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, conveying a quiet, intimate moment between the two figures.
Technique & Style
The artist uses contrasting colors to highlight the figures: Mary's dark robe is rendered in flat tones, while the Christ Child's pale skin is depicted with softer, more nuanced modeling.
History & Provenance
Created around 1440, the painting is a representative work of Pietro di Giovanni d'Ambrogio, a painter active during the early Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pietro di Giovanni d'Ambrogio (1410–1449) was an artist, born in Siena.
