Madonna and Child by Luca della Robbia

The Madonna and Child

Artist

Luca della Robbia

Date

Circa 1445-1450

Medium

Glazed terracotta

Description

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.

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