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Virgin and Child

late 1430s

Rossello di Jacopo Franchi

(Italian, c.1376–1457)
Culture
Italy, Florence, 15th century
Medium
tempera on wood
Measurements
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.)
Credit Line
Holden Collection 1916.814
Public Domain
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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.

Virgin and Child

late 1430s

Rossello di Jacopo Franchi

(Italian, c.1376–1457)
Italy, Florence, 15th century

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