Virgin and Child 1466 - 1479

This marble relief, *Virgin and Child* by Mino da Fiesole, depicts a serene and tender scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. The artist, known for his delicate and graceful style, captures a moment of quiet intimacy between mother and son. The work, created between 1466 and 1479, showcases the characteristic soft features and flowing drapery of the Early Renaissance in Florence. The relief is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.