Madonna and Child
by CIMA da Conegliano, Tempera on wood, 66 x 57 cm
There is no really reliable information concerning the formation and early activity of this painter, who was to a large extent responsible for the spread of the artistic culture of Venice throughout Venetian territory. This painting, probably a late work, is characterized by its serenity and balance and its extraordinary formal and expressive composure.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 5 minutes):
Don Carlo Gesualdo: Motet