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

Object Information
  • 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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