# Tomb of the Cardinal of Portugal \(detail\) [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [ROSSELLINO, Antonio]() - Date: 1451-1500 - Technique: White and coloured marble ## Commentary The background is red marble that was once covered with gilded designs to resemble a brocaded cloth of honour. Against this background two angels seem to fly in, holding a roundel, a circular marble wreath. The roundel with the Virgin and Child is supported by the flying angels. The Virgin, with light, fluttering drapery on her right shoulder, leans forward and gazes tenderly at the effigy. The angels and the Virgin and Child are sharply carved, animated figures. ## Related artworks - [Altarpiece of the Nativity]() - [Altarpiece of the Nativity]() - [Cosimo de' Medici]() - [Giovanni Chellini]() - [Giovanni Chellini]() - [Madonna and Child]() - [Madonna and Child]() - [Madonna and Child with Angels]() - [Matteo Palmieri]() - [Pulpit: Funeral of St Stephen]() - [Pulpit: Madonna della Cintola]() - [Pulpit]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()