Madonna and Child before a Niche

Provenance

Oscar Hainauer [d. 1894], Berlin; his wife, Julie Hainauer, Berlin; acquired 1906 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London, New York, and Paris); by exchange 21 October 1920 to Joseph E. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

Madonna and Child before a Niche

Donatello

mid 15th century

Accession Number

1942.9.263

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (arched top): 9.97 x 7.85 cm (3 15/16 x 3 1/16 in.) | gross weight: 162.1 gr (0.357 lb.)

Classification

Sculpture

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection