The Madonna
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![Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels (c.1450) by Jean Fouquet](../../../upload/thumb/e/e7/Fouquet_Madonna.jpg/200px-Fouquet_Madonna.jpg)
The Madonna is a Roman Catholic title for Mary, mother of Jesus. It comes from the Italian "Mia Donna" which means "My Lady".
There are many art works with the title The Madonna or similar titles like Madonna and Child, often depicting Mary caring for Jesus as a baby or toddler.
[edit] See also
- Madonna (art), depicting the Virgin Mary
- Black Madonna
- Madonna (Edvard Munch)
- Madonna del Ghisallo
- Madonna and Child (Duccio)
- The Benois Madonna
- Madonna Della Strada