The Springtime in the Renaissance exhibition at the Louvre was also a blessing. Several pieces were good to catch up with after writing on and studying them over the past two years. Desiderio da Settignano's, Marietta Stozzi, c. 1464 (as above and below) was one such work. Other highlights included Donatello's, Madonna and Child (Pazzi Madonna), c. 1420-1425 and Luca della Robbia's, Madonna and Child (Genoa Madonna), 1445-1450. The love and gracious line work in Donatello's relief was equally as magic in Luca della Robbia's sensitive handling of the subject. It was rewarding going to Italy and then back to Paris for another view and a beautiful experience to find other people who are as passionate about a subject as yourself.
