# Madonna and Child

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## Artwork

- Artist: [COPPO DI MARCOVALDO](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coppo-di-marcovaldo-raac8ea59f0bb36>)
- Date: 1251-1300
- Technique: Panel, 2238 x 135 cm

## Commentary

Coppo follows traditional Byzantine representations in showing the Virgin seated on a throne, crowned as Queen of Heaven and holding her son upon her knee, his hand raised in blessing. Her sad expression is a reference to the suffering sand death of Christ.

## Related artworks

- [Crucifix](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coppo-di-marcovaldo-raac8ea59f0bb36/crucifix-ra829ca720a1409>)
- [Madonna del Bordone](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coppo-di-marcovaldo-raac8ea59f0bb36/madonna-del-bordone-r7800110f5bcc49>)
- [St Francis and Twenty Episodes from his Life](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coppo-di-marcovaldo-raac8ea59f0bb36/st-francis-and-twenty-episodes-from-his-life-r64fac0dd758043>)
- [Virgin in Majesty](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coppo-di-marcovaldo-raac8ea59f0bb36/virgin-in-majesty-r761bbad9c4d589>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)