Madonna and Child

After a composition by Alessandro Algardi Italian

probably mid-17th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 550

Bronze casts of the original composition by the Roman sculptor Alessandro Algardi were widely circulated throughout Europe, helping disseminate the Italian Baroque style. The carving of this ivory version, probably modeled after such a bronze, suggests the work of a French sculptor. The Virgin originally held a Rosary in her outstretched hand.

Artwork Details

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Exhibition History

Title: Madonna and Child
Artist: After a composition by Alessandro Algardi (Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome)
Date: probably mid-17th century
Culture: probably French
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: Height: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Bequest of Caroline W. Funk, in memory of her brother, George, 1969
Object Number: 69.174
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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