Madonna and Child 1450 - 1499

Donatello’s *Madonna and Child* (c. 1450–99) is a bronze relief depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, which is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The piece, measuring just 2 5/8 × 2 7/8 inches, showcases Donatello’s mastery of Renaissance sculpture, with an emphasis on naturalism and emotional expression. The intimate portrayal of the Madonna and Child highlights the themes of motherhood and divine love common in Renaissance art.