Taddei tondo

sculpture by Michelangelo

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The Taddei Tondo is a circular relief sculpture created by Michelangelo around 1501-1504. This form, known as a tondo, became popular in Italy during the 15th century.12

Michelangelo's tondi, including the Taddei Tondo, are characterized by their dynamic and sculptural intensity, often depicting figures in motion with interweaving limbs. These works, like his painting Holy Family, suggest spatial depth and carry symbolic references, reflecting the artistic trends and influences of the time, including those of Leonardo da Vinci. The Taddei Tondo is one of several Madonnas Michelangelo produced for private homes during this period.1

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…particularly notable sculpture is Michelangelo’s Taddei tondo, a work in marble depicting the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and St. John the Baptist. In an annual summer exhibition, the works of contemporary artists are shown. The academy opened a new wing, the Sackler Galleries, in 1991, and in 2001 it purchased an…
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…particularly notable sculpture is Michelangelo’s Taddei tondo, a work in marble depicting the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and St. John the Baptist. In an annual summer exhibition, the works of contemporary artists are shown. The academy opened a new wing, the Sackler Galleries, in 1991, and in 2001 it purchased an…
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