Virgin and Child 1400 - 1425

This painting, "Virgin and Child," created by the artist known as Pseudo-Ambrodigio di Baldese between 1400 and 1425, is a prime example of Early Renaissance Italian art. The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, holding the Christ Child, with a richly ornamented golden-colored robe. The painting features a Gothic-style architectural frame with a cross at the top, adding to its devotional quality. The composition is typical of the time period with a frontal view of the figures, emphasizing their solemnity and religious significance. This type of devotional painting was popular during the Renaissance and often found in churches or private chapels.