Doge Alvise Mocenigo and Family before the Madonna and Child

Doge Alvise Mocenigo and Family before the Madonna and Child is a 1575 painting by Jacopo Tintoretto. 



The artwork depicts Doge Alvise Mocenigo and his family kneeling before a central image of the Madonna and Child. The Madonna is seated on a throne-like structure, holding the Christ Child. Two cherubic angels flank the Madonna, one playing a violin and the other a lute. 



The Doge and his family are dressed in elaborate, richly colored clothing indicative of their high social standing. The Doge is shown in a fur-trimmed robe, and other family members are similarly attired. The background features a classical architectural setting with columns and a balustrade, suggesting a grand and formal environment. The overall style is characteristic of the Venetian Renaissance, with a focus on rich colors, dramatic lighting, and detailed rendering of fabrics and textures. The painting measures 4.16 meters in width and 2.16 meters in height and is housed in the National Gallery of Art.