Madonna and the Child (painting)

Identifier
DZIELO/09903
Category
Picture
Amount
1
Catalogue note author
Maria Działo

Abstract

A painting represents half-length image of Madonna and the Child in Hodegetria type, dated to the first quarter of 15th century. Popularly, also referred to as "Virgin Mary from Zembrzyce". The images of Hodegetria in Lesser Poland paintings spread even before the mid-15th century, nevertheless they were particularly popular in the second half of 15th century. Therefore the aforesaid painting constitutes the oldest example of such type of image within the territory of Lesser Poland.

How to cite?

Maria Działo, "Madonna and the Child (painting)", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source:  https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/madonna-and-the-child-painting-4

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