Madonna and Child with Donors 1360 - 1370

"Madonna and Child with Donors" is a 14th-century tempera on panel painting by Giovanni da Milano, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The painting is an example of the Italian Gothic style, which was prevalent in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Child, along with two kneeling donors, who are likely the people who commissioned the artwork. The use of gold leaf background and the delicate linear details are characteristic of Giovanni da Milano's style, reflecting the artist's mastery of the medium. The painting's composition reflects a deep reverence for the Virgin Mary and the centrality of devotion in the period.