Madonna and Child
3rd quarter 15th c. | Luca della Robbia
Sentimental depictions of the Madonna for private devotion enjoyed great popularity in 15th century Florence. For the leading families, renowned artists such as Donatello created unique pieces in precious materials. The Della Robbia workshop, in contrast, specialized in cheaper terracotta works with intensely coloured glazes, which were highly prized and found wide distribution.
Sentimental depictions of the Madonna for private devotion enjoyed great popularity in 15th century Florence. For the leading families, renowned artists such as Donatello created unique pieces in precious materials. The Della Robbia workshop, in contrast, specialized in cheaper terracotta works with intensely coloured glazes, which were highly prized and found wide distribution.
Artist:
Luca della Robbia (um 1399 Florenz - 1482 Florenz) DNB
Time:
3rd quarter 15th c.
Object Name
Relief
Culture
Florence
Material/technology:
Polychrome glazed terracotta
Dimensions:
H. 53 cm, B. 38 cm (Relief)
H. 118 cm, B. 63 cm (mit Rahmen)
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 9114