Madonna and Child with Angels
Antonio Rossellino · ca. 1455–60
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"Madonna and Child with Angels," attributed to Antonio Rossellino, is a marble sculpture with gilt details on the halo and dress, created circa 1455–60. It measures 28 7/8 x 21 1/8 inches (73.3 x 53.7 cm) and weighs 90lb. (40.8237kg). The framed dimensions are 55 5/8 x 35 3/4 x 6 inches (141.3 x 90.8 x 15.2 cm), weighing 145lb. (65.7709kg). The artwork is classified as Sculpture and is held within the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department.
The sculpture was acquired by bequest from Benjamin Altman in 1913. The catalogue data does not provide information regarding the culture of the artwork or any provenance details prior to its acquisition by the museum. There is no information provided about past exhibitions or literature pertaining to this specific piece.
Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479) was an Italian artist. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several comparable works, including "Saint Jerome in the Wilderness" (ca. 1470) and multiple other "Madonna and Child with Angels" or "Virgin and Child" sculptures from the 15th century.
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