Mary demures before the kneeling angel
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John
Mary breastfeeding Jesus with John the Baptist alongside
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John
Artist: Del Conte, Jacopino
Year: 1535-1545
VM number: 0071
Description: Mary kneeling, breastfeeding Jesus, with John the Baptist. Earliest depictions of Mary breastfeeding were in 6th century. In the middle of the 16th century the Council of Trent deemed inappropriate images of bare-breasted Mary. Michelangelo's influence is evident in this painting by Del Conte.
Clerical Objects: Yes
Subject Attire: red dress, blue robe, grey veil
Century: 16th century
Photographer: Graham, Shala
Date Taken: January 7, 2023
Location: Le Gallerie degli Uffizi (The Uffizi)
