Madonna and Child 1467 - 1473

"Madonna and Child," painted by Benvenuto di Giovanni between 1467 and 1473, is a prime example of the Sienese School of painting. This panel painting showcases the traditional iconography of the Madonna and Child with the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, who is reaching for a pomegranate. The scene is set against a golden background with intricate decorative borders, a common feature of devotional works in this era. The meticulous detail and serene expressions of the figures create a sense of devotional reverence, characteristic of this style of art. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.