Madonna and Child

Alessandro Algardi

probably mid-17th century · Ivory · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Bronze casts of the original composition by the Roman sculptor Alessandro Algardi were widely circulated throughout Europe, helping disseminate the Italian Baroque style. The carving of this ivory version, probably modeled after such a bronze, suggests the work of a French sculptor. The Virgin originally held a Rosary in her outstretched hand.

Artist

Alessandro Algardi

Date

probably mid-17th century

Medium

Ivory

Culture

probably French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Caroline W. Funk, in memory of her brother, George, 1969