Virgin and child 1600 - 1615

Niccolò Roccatagliata's bronze sculpture, "Virgin and Child," depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The sculpture, dated 1600–15, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The piece is a devotional work showcasing the tenderness of the Madonna and Child theme. Roccatagliata, born in 1593, was known for his skilled rendering of figures and drapery. The sculpture captures the intimate moment between mother and son, a common subject in Renaissance art. The work's realistic depiction and expressive faces engage viewers in a profound reflection on the sacred bond.