The Poldi Pezzoli Madonna by Andrea Mantegna depicts the Virgin in half-length with the Child, in an intimate and solemn composition. Mary, stern and monumental, holds her Son with a firm gesture, while the Child looks at the viewer with knowing intensity. The incisive light models the faces like sculptures, revealing Mantegna's interest in antiquity and in sculptural relief.
The sober colours and dark background focus attention on the figures, heightening the meditative mood. The work combines maternal tenderness and formal rigour, expressing a profound Renaissance spirituality.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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