Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels and a Donor

Vittore Crivelli

Created:

Movement:

1481

Renaissance

key Notes:

Gilded Ornamentation, Devotional Iconography

Dimensions:

Overall 54 x 25 3/4 in. (137.2 x 65.4 cm); painted surface 52 x 24 1/4 in. (132.1 x 61.5 cm)

medium:

Tempera on wood, gold ground

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels and a Donor," created by Vittore Crivelli in 1481, depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child seated on a richly decorated throne, flanked by two angels and a donor, reflecting the artist's characteristic use of intricate detail and vibrant color. The painting is notable for its blend of religious iconography and the personal devotion of the donor, whose identity remains unknown.

Description of the work:

"Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels and a Donor" by Vittore Crivelli, created in 1481, features the Virgin Mary seated on a richly decorated throne, holding the Christ Child, who is depicted with a serene expression. The composition is characterized by the use of tempera on wood with a gold ground, enhancing the luminosity of the figures and the intricate details of their garments and the surrounding angelic figures.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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