Madonna and Child 1527
parmigianino
mother
house
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
jesus-christ
neo expressionist
child
portrait head and shoulder
animal portrait
christianity
mythology
animal drawing portrait
facial study
facial portrait
lady
portrait art
building
christ
digital portrait
Parmigianino's "Madonna and Child" (1527) is a poignant depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Christ. The artist's signature elongated figures, characterized by exaggerated proportions, imbue the painting with an ethereal quality. Mary's delicate features and the child's cherubic form evoke a sense of tenderness and divine grace. The soft light emanating from the halo surrounding Mary's head illuminates the scene, highlighting the intimate connection between mother and child. The painting exemplifies the High Renaissance style, characterized by idealized beauty, meticulous detail, and a focus on the human form. This artwork is currently housed at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
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