As the Christ Child stands on the Virgin’s lap, he raises his arms and turns towards her, as though squirming in the embrace. Her face remains calm and serene as she steadies the child with her hands.

This tondo (a circular work of art) has a wood base onto which the figures and the garland frame, both made of terracotta, are mounted. The figures were originally painted white, with some areas burnished. The garland was also painted white and selectively gilded. The terracotta sculpture was probably made to look like carved marble.