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Madonna of the Pinks

Raphael, c1507-1508

Raphael, Madonna of the Pinks, c. 1507-1508, National Gallery, Art Funded 2004

The painting shows the youthful Virgin playing with her infant son, who is seated on a cushion in her lap.

The child's attention has been caught by the delicate flowers she holds, the pinks, which are symbolic of love and betrothal. The work conveys a quality of simple human pleasure in a moment of intimacy. It dates from the period when Raphael went to Florence to study the great masters of his day.

This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Madonna of the Pinks, c1507-1508

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

29 x 23 cm

Grant

403895

Total cost

22000000

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