“The Madonna and the Child,” crafted by the Limbourg brothers, is an exquisite illustration that belongs to the art movement of International Gothic. This artwork forms a part of the “Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry” series.
The artwork portrays a serene composition of the Madonna, distinguished by her regal bearing and crowned head, draped in a majestic blue mantle. She holds the infant Child tenderly, a representation imbued with divine tranquility. The rich architectural backdrop frames the Madonna, enhancing the sacred aura of the scene. Accompanying the image is an ornate and elaborately detailed manuscript text, indicative of the opulence and meticulous craftsmanship of the period. The intricate designs and vivid colors of the illumination reflect the Limbourg brothers’ mastery in bringing the sacred and the ornate into harmonious dialogue.
