Virgin and Child 1381 - 1410

Lorenzo Monaco's "Virgin and Child," painted between 1381 and 1410, depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ child on her lap. The scene is set against a richly patterned gold background, characteristic of the International Gothic style. The Madonna's blue robe and the delicate features of both figures contribute to the work's sense of piety and serenity, a theme that was central to the religious art of the period.