Brooklyn Museum: European Art: Madonna Nursing the Christ Child

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Madonna Nursing the Christ Child

The Master of the Magdalene Legend, whose identity remains unknown, has been recognized through his pleasing images of the Madonna and Child and his portraits. The small scale of this work, the delicate visage of the Madonna, and the tender interaction between mother and child were appealing characteristics in private devotional works.

Artist: Master of Magdalen Legend, Flemish, active in Brussels, late 15th-16th century
Medium: Tempera on oak panel
Place Made: Europe
Dates: late 15th century
Dimensions: 9 3/16 x 7 3/16 x 1/4 in. (23.3 x 18.3 x 0.6 cm)
Collections: European Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Beaux-Arts Court, East, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 34.493
Credit Line: Gift of the executors of the estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam
Image: Overall, 34.493.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph