Madonna and Child 1500 - 1529

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Ercole Banci's "Madonna and Child" (1500-1529) is a small-scale painting housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus, whose gaze is directed toward the viewer. The composition is simple and intimate, showcasing the tenderness of the mother-child relationship. The painting exemplifies the High Renaissance style with its emphasis on realistic depiction and balanced composition.