Madonna and Child with Angels 1450 - 1475

Antonio Rossellino’s “Madonna and Child with Angels”, a marble relief sculpted between 1450 and 1475, is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is a classic example of Early Renaissance art, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, flanked by two cherubic angels. The delicate, naturalistic portrayal of the figures reflects the artistic developments of the time, while the golden background and use of marble creates a sense of serenity and spirituality.