Mother and Child 1624 - 1663

"Mother and Child" is a drawing on paper by the Italian Baroque artist Francesco Allegrini. Created between 1624 and 1663, the artwork depicts a mother and her child in a tender embrace. The delicate lines and shading of the drawing give a sense of intimacy and warmth. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the artwork is a small but powerful example of Allegrini’s skill in capturing the human form. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the emotional bond between mother and child likely resonate with viewers.