Detail of the Madonna Nursing the Christ Child by the Master of the Magdalene Legend in the Brooklyn Museum, March 2010

Madonna Nursing the Christ Child

The Master of the Magdalene Legend, whose identity remains unknown, has been recognized through his pleasing images of the Madonna and Child and his portraits. The small scale of this work, the delicate visage of the Madonna, and the tender interaction between mother and child were appealing characteristics in private devotional works.

Artist: Master of Magdalen Legend, Flemish, active in Brussels, late 15th-16th century

Medium: Tempera on oak panel

Place Made: Europe

Dates: late 15th century

Dimensions: 9 3/16 x 7 3/16 x 1/4 in. (23.3 x 18.3 x 0.6 cm)

Collections: European Art

Museum Location: This item is on view in Beaux-Arts Court, East, 3rd Floor

Accession Number: 34.493

Credit Line: Gift of the executors of the estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam

Text from: www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/37758/Madon...