Luca della Robbia
Circa 1445-1450
Glazed terracotta
This exquisite work by Luca della Robbia depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly cradling the infant Jesus. The smooth, lustrous surface of the glazed terracotta, a hallmark of the Robbia workshop, enhances the soft forms and serene expressions of the figures. The vibrant blues and whites of the glaze create a divine aura, embodying the Renaissance ideals of beauty, grace, and humanism.