Madonna and Child c. 1475

Bartolomeo Vivarini's "Madonna and Child", painted around 1475, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of detail, evident in the delicate rendering of Mary's features and the child's cherubic form. The scene is set against a landscape, suggesting the earthly realm, while the halos surrounding Mary and Christ symbolize their divine nature. The work exemplifies the Venetian Renaissance's characteristic use of color and light, evident in the rich hues of Mary's robe and the soft glow emanating from Christ's halo.