• Additional view of object
Dec 9, 2009

Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child

late 1430s

Rossello di Jacopo Franchi

(Italian, c.1376–1457)

Italy, Florence, 15th century

Tempera on wood

Framed: 79.5 x 64 x 5.5 cm (31 5/16 x 25 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.); Unframed: 69.2 x 55.2 cm (27 1/4 x 21 3/4 in.)

Holden Collection 1916.814

Location

not on view

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Description

In his left hand the Christ Child holds a swallow. Swallows were thought to hibernate during winter in nests of mud. Their re-emergence in spring symbolized the Resurrection of Christ. This painting was probably the central panel of an altarpiece. After the altarpiece was broken up, the work was cut into its present octagonal shape.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Medieval Art
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Painting
Medium: 
Tempera on wood
Credit line: 
Holden Collection

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