Virgin and Child
by LAURANA, Francesco, Marble
In 1474 Laurana was back in Naples; it is not known how long he stayed. The Virgin and Child in Santa Maria Mater Domini, Naples, is attributed to him and may date from this period.
The design of the fa�ade of Santa Maria Materdomini is attributed to the architect Giovanni Francesco di Palma. It has a simple entrance portal surmounted by a niche in which was placed the statue of the Virgin and Child by Francesco Laurana. The statue is currently placed on the high altar.