Aldo Bertagna - Maternity

The iconography of motherhood is closely linked to the subject of the Madonna and Child. It is probably one of the most popular iconographies in the history of both Western and Eastern art. The Madonna and Child appears since the dawn of medieval painting and remained a constant subject as long as religious themes dominated artistic production (that is, until the 19th century, when themes inspired by everyday life began to be introduced). It is quite common for contemporary artists to treat the iconography of motherhood without directly linking it to the Christian religion.

In his sculptures, Aldo Bertagna draws on a classical and traditional conception of artistic creation. As we can see in this work, the sculptor pursues a completely naturalistic rendering, which he achieves through his remarkable technique. The artist manages to emphasize the subjects' volumes, creating a balanced relationship within the work. The physiognomies are highly precise, with a certain idealization.

Aldo Bertagna was an artist originally from the hamlet of Valdottano, near the municipality of Borgo a Mozzano in Tuscany. At a young age, he began working as a figurine maker and founded his own ceramics business, "Bertagna e Contrucci." However, Bertagna also produced paintings and sculptures alongside his ceramics. His crucifix in the church of Valdottano is famous.

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