Madonna of the Milk
Historical Context
Andrea del Verrocchio's Madonna of the Milk, painted around 1467, is now in the National Gallery, London. This devotional panel of the nursing Madonna (Maria Lactans) reflects the workshop production of Florence's most important artist-teacher. Verrocchio's bottega was the training ground for Leonardo da Vinci, and the precise, sculptural quality of this panel reflects the workshop's emphasis on solid form and careful draftsmanship.
Technical Analysis
The panel demonstrates Verrocchio's characteristic sculptural approach to painting, with firm drawing, precise modeling, and the metallic drapery quality that reflects his primary practice as a goldsmith and sculptor.
See It In Person
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