Madonna and child

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Starting in the 13th century, a growing trend emerges of tenderly depicting Mary and baby Jesus together. As the Renaissance unfolds with its fresh guidelines for proportions, baby Jesus becomes increasingly lifelike: his features diverge significantly from those of an adult human being. The stiacciato technique also allows sculptors to capture more intricate details and nuances in their work. Consequently, Madonnas from the Renaissance era, such as this one, stand out distinctly from their Gothic counterparts.