Madonna and Child by Parmigianino

Madonna and Child 1527

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parmigianino

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mother

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house

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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jesus-christ

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neo expressionist

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child

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portrait head and shoulder

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animal portrait

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christianity

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mythology

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animal drawing portrait

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facial study

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facial portrait

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lady

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portrait art

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building

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christ

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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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