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Nursing Madonna

Luisa Roldan (La Roldana)17th century

National Museum of Women in the Arts

National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, D.C., United States

Luisa Roldan learned her craft in her father’s sculpture studio and was appointed court sculptor in 1692 by King Charles II of Spain. In the tradition of Spanish polychrome sculpture, Roldan imbued her figures with a life-like quality through convincing flesh tones and tender interaction between mother and baby.

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  • Title: Nursing Madonna
  • Creator: Luisa Roldan (La Roldana)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Physical Dimensions: h15 in
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Luisa Roldan (La Roldana), Nursing Madonna, 17th century; Spain; Painted terracotta, 15 in. high; Private Collection, Madrid; Photograph: Album/Art Resource, NY
  • Medium: Painted terracotta
National Museum of Women in the Arts

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