Madonna and Child, ca. 1350
Tempera and gold leaf on panel
29 1/2 × 19 in. (74.93 × 48.26 cm)
Purchase, Myron and Elizabeth P. Laskin Fund, Marjorie Tiefenthaler Bequest, Friends of Art, and the Fine Arts Society; and funds from Helen Peter Love, Chapman Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James K. Heller, Joseph Johnson Charitable Trust, A. D. Robertson Family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Buzard, Frederick F. Hansen Family, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Fritz, and June Burke Hansen; with additional support from Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Bader, Dr. Warren Gilson, Mrs. Edward T. Tal, Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Flagg, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vogel, Mrs. William D. Kyle Sr., L. B. Smith, Mrs. Malcolm K. Whyte, Bequest of Catherine Jean Quirk, Mrs. Charles E. Sorenson, Mr. William Stiefel, and Mrs. Adelaide Ott Hayes, by exchange M1995.679
Photo credit: John R. Glembin
Explore Byzantine & Renaissance Art Through Nardo di Cione’s Madonna and Child
This dynamic classroom resource offers an engaging way to explore Byzantine & Renaissance art through the Nardo di Cione’s Madonna and Child.
Teacher Note: Nardo di Cione Madonna and Child
What’s Included:
- A gallery map to help students locate the artwork
- Thought-provoking discussion starters
- A brief history of the artwork
- Artist biography
- Context on when, how, and why the work was created
- Cross-curricular ideas for integrating the painting into lessons across subjects such as art, science, and social studies
- A glossary of key vocabulary and additional resources
Ideal for educators looking to foster observation, critical thinking, and historical connections in the classroom.