The Virgin and Child 

This fragment of a painting, titled "The Virgin and Child," is a work by an anonymous artist from the early Italian Renaissance. The work is currently on display at the Städel Museum in Germany. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, though only fragments of the Virgin's body and the Child's hand are visible. Despite its damaged state, the painting showcases a vibrant color palette and detailed rendering of the figures, hinting at the artist's skill and the devotional nature of the work. This small-scale painting, measuring only 17.8 by 21.2 centimeters, likely served a private devotional purpose, demonstrating the importance of religious imagery in early Renaissance Italy.