Virgin and Child c. 1465 - 1470

antoniorizzo

3d sculpting

toned paper

sculpture

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

stoneware

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

statue

This marble relief, created by the Italian sculptor Antonio Rizzo between 1465 and 1470, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The artwork is notable for its delicate carving and detailed depiction of the figures. The Virgin's serene expression and the Christ Child's playful gesture create a sense of intimacy and devotion, characteristic of Renaissance art. The intricate relief work and the use of a circular format, reminiscent of a medallion, make this work a beautiful example of Italian Renaissance sculpture.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Although the original setting of this tondo is unknown, it must have been situated fairly high up. This appears from the subtle, slanting plane behind Mary. Perhaps it functioned as the crowning element of a tomb or a church portal. This relief is one of the earliest known works by Antonio Rizzo, the first sculptor in Venice to work in the Renaissance style.