Virgin and Child
by VERROCCHIO, Andrea del, Painted terracotta
The preparatory work for sculpture that was produced in Verrocchio’s workshop included bozzetti in wax or clay, terracotta modelli and drawings; bozzetti were also used to win contracts from prospective clients. It is not always clear whether Verrocchio’s terracottas were intended as independent works or as modelli; the present terracotta relief of the Virgin and Child has a marble studio variant in the same museum.