Virgin and Child
Altobello Melone, Italian (active Cremona), documented 1516 - 1518
Geography:
Made in Italy, Europe
Date:
c. 1525Medium:
Oil on panelDimensions:
19 7/8 x 15 1/2 inches (50.5 x 39.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Painting
Cat. 232Credit Line:
John G. Johnson Collection, 1917
Made in Italy, Europe
Date:
c. 1525Medium:
Oil on panelDimensions:
19 7/8 x 15 1/2 inches (50.5 x 39.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Painting
* Gallery 208, European Art 1100-1500, second floor
Accession Number:Cat. 232Credit Line:
John G. Johnson Collection, 1917
Label:
Altobello Melone from Cremona, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, is known for his merging of Venetian and German painting styles. Because of their geographic proximity, artists in Lombardy often took note of developments in both of these artistic centers.
Altobello Melone from Cremona, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, is known for his merging of Venetian and German painting styles. Because of their geographic proximity, artists in Lombardy often took note of developments in both of these artistic centers.
Explore the Collections
* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit.
