Madonna with the Holy Child

A Madonna is a representation of Mary, either alone or with her child Jesus. In this case, she is depicted with child Jesus. These images are central icons for both the Catholic and Orthodox churches.圣母像（Madonna）是指以圣母玛利亚为主体的艺术形象，可单独呈现，或与幼年耶稣一同出现。本数据集收录的圣母像均为圣母玛利亚与幼年耶稣同框的创作。这类形象是天主教与东正教的核心圣像。