Madonna with the Child Enthroned (detail)
by TURA, Cosmè, Oil on wood
One of Tura’s major commissions was this large altarpiece for a Ferrarese church, which has since been divided between London National Gallery and the Louvre. Tura’s infinite imagination is apparent, even when dealing with conventional themes. The upper throne of the Virgin seems to come alive, as do the music-making angels which surround it.