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MICHELANGELO Buonarroti: Madonna and Child

🖼 Madonna and Child, 1501-05
Marble, height 128 cm (including base)
Bruges, Belgium

Madonna and Child Michelangelo's tender depiction of the Virgin and Child showcases the Renaissance master's unparalleled ability to infuse marble with emotional intimacy and divine grace. The composition captures a moment of quiet humanity between mother and son, demonstrating how even religious subjects could convey profound psychological depth in the hands of a genius sculptor. This relief has become one of the most celebrated works of Renaissance devotional art, cherished for centuries in the Bruges church where it continues to inspire visitors with its timeless beauty and technical perfection.

Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Frank Zöllner
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