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Madonna with the Long Neck

Parmigianino stretches the Madonna and the sleeping Christ child into impossibly elegant, elongated forms — the very definition of Mannerist grace. The strange proportions, ambiguous space and stray column behind them defy classical balance. It is sophisticated, artificial and unforgettable.

Madonna with the Long Neck

Parmigianino

  • Datec. 1535
  • MovementMannerism
  • WhereUffizi Gallery, Florence
  • RegionItaly