Madonna and Child 1300 - 1325

This small, anonymous Italian painting from the early 14th century, titled "Madonna and Child," depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The painting's intimate scale and simple composition, with the figures against a dark background, are characteristic of devotional art of the period. The golden halo surrounding Mary's head and the intricate frame enhance the sacredness of the subject, making the work an excellent example of early Italian religious art.