Madonna and Child 1420 - 1445

Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Madonna and Child" (1420-1445) is a marble relief sculpture currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child, showcasing the intimate bond between mother and son. The work exhibits Ghiberti's mastery of realism and the portrayal of delicate emotions, capturing the tenderness of the Virgin's gaze and the Child's innocence. The base of the sculpture features a frieze of cherubs, adding a celestial dimension to the scene and reinforcing the religious significance of the work. The sculpture is a powerful testament to Ghiberti's talent and his skill in rendering human form and emotion with exquisite detail.