Why it matters
The Madonna and Child sit before a hanging tapestry, flanked by landscapes with towers, castles and small figures. It takes its name from the monastery of Alzano Lombardo, whose abbess probably brought it to Bergamo as part of her dowry.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1485.
- It is also called the Madonna of the Pear.
- It was donated to the museum in 1891.
Based on the Wikipedia article Alzano Madonna (CC BY-SA 4.0).
