Madonna with Glass Eyes (Madonna degli Occhi di Vetro) Self-researched

Artist: Arnolfo di Cambio
Location: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence
Medium: Marble with glass inlay
Date: c. 1300-1310

Biblical Context

Madonna and Child - The Virgin Mary depicted with the infant Jesus.

An original sculpture from the main portal of Florence Cathedral, depicting the Virgin Mary with Saints Reparata and Zanobi. Notable for the glass eyes that give the figure an unusually lifelike appearance. The use of glass inlay for the eyes was an innovative technique that enhanced the sculpture's expressiveness.