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Madonna and Child, by 1461. Creator: Mino da Fiesole (Italian, c. 1430-1484)
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Madonna and Child, by 1461. Creator: Mino da Fiesole (Italian, c. 1430-1484)
Madonna and Child, by 1461. This relief is one of four produced for the ciborium (canopy) erected by Cardinal Guillaume dEstouteville over the high altar of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The ciborium was taken apart in 1747 and the other three panels--Christ Blessing, The Annunciation, and Saints Peter and Paul--were set into the walls of the sacristy
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This print showcases the exquisite masterpiece titled "Madonna and Child" by Mino da Fiesole, an esteemed Italian artist from the 15th century. Created around 1461, this relief was originally part of a larger ensemble commissioned for Cardinal Guillaume d'Estouteville's ciborium in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore church. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this marble sculpture depicts the tender bond between the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. The Madonna gazes lovingly at her child while cradling him gently in her arms. Both figures emanate a sense of serenity and grace that captivates viewers even after centuries. Although separated from its original setting when the ciborium was dismantled in 1747, this panel has found a new home within the walls of the sacristy alongside three other remarkable pieces: "Christ Blessing" "The Annunciation" and "Saints Peter and Paul". These panels collectively narrate significant moments from Christian history. Now housed within The Cleveland Museum of Art, this photograph preserves not only Mino da Fiesole's artistic brilliance but also pays homage to Italy's rich cultural heritage. With delicate traces of gilding adding a touch of opulence to its surface, this sculpture continues to inspire awe and reverence among art enthusiasts worldwide. Heritage Images proudly presents this stunning image as part of their collection dedicated to preserving humanity's most treasured artworks for generations to come.
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