ποΈ Faith & Scripture
Madonna of the Cherubim
Andrea Mantegna Β· 1485
Why it's great
Mary holds the baby Jesus against a red background of angels' heads. Andrea Mantegna painted it in about 1485, and the red, blue and gold are rich and dark.
Where to see it
π Pinacoteca di BreraMilan, Italy
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β¬ Hi-res download
2,024 Γ 2,547 px Β· 5.2 megapixels Β· prints up to about 7 Γ 8 inches at 300 dpi
File page & license β
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
π΅ Budget
Etsy β
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
πΌοΈ Mid-range
Fine Art America β
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
ποΈ High-end
Meisterdrucke β
Museum-grade giclΓ©e prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
A
Andrea Mantegna was an Italian painter born in 1431 and was the court painter to the Gonzaga family in Mantua. His sharply drawn, statue-like figures and bold use of perspective were studied by many painters, including his brother-in-law Giovanni Bellini. He died in 1506.