The artwork titled “Virgin and Child,” created by Piero della Francesca, belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. Measuring 62 by 53 centimeters, this religious painting forms part of the Vittorio Cini Collection located in Venice, Italy.
The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child. The figures are rendered with delicate, smooth lines and an ethereal quality emblematic of the Early Renaissance style. Both the Virgin and Child have faintly glimmering halos, symbolizing their sanctity. Mary is clothed in a simple yet elegant white garment with a richly embroidered red underdress and a golden-broidered drape, highlighting her holy significance. The background is a serene gradient from blue to white, enhancing the divine atmosphere of the scene. The attention to detail in the delicate textures and the serene expressions of the figures showcases Piero della Francesca’s masterful technique and profound reverence for his subjects.
