Madonna and Child (Cima, Gemona del Friuli)

The Madonna and Child located in Gemona del Friuli is a painting attributed to the Italian Renaissance artist Cima da Conegliano (Giovanni Battista Cima). The specific work resides within the Duomo (Cathedral) of Gemona. The painting typically depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, rendered in Cima's characteristic style which blends Venetian elegance with a clear, crisp linearity and an emphasis on naturalistic details.

Details regarding the exact date of the painting, its commission, and its provenance are often subject to ongoing scholarly debate and research, common with many works from this period. Cima's Madonna and Child paintings are numerous, and the Gemona example is valued as a regional artwork contributing to the cathedral's artistic and historical significance. Viewers of the painting typically appreciate Cima's skillful use of color, light, and composition to create a serene and devotional image characteristic of the High Renaissance.