The artwork titled “Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints” was created by Domenico Ghirlandaio in 1479. This Early Renaissance piece, crafted using wood and tempera, measures 170 by 160 centimeters and belongs to the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, the Madonna sits enthroned, holding the Christ Child on her lap. The Virgin Mary is depicted in a serene and dignified manner, dressed in flowing robes of red and blue. The Christ Child, depicted with a youthful innocence, stands on her lap with one hand raised in a gesture of blessing and the other holding a small bird, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Surrounding the Madonna are four saints, each reverently positioned around the throne. They are adorned in sumptuously detailed robes, each with unique attributes that identify them. The background features an architectural setting, providing a sense of depth and grandeur, while rich drapery frames the scene, enhancing the composition’s solemn and sacred atmosphere.
