The artwork, entitled “Madonna and Child with two Angels,” was created by Filippo Lippi in 1465. Executed in tempera on wood, it is a prime example of Early Renaissance religious painting. The artwork’s dimensions are 95 by 63.5 cm.
In the artwork, the Virgin Mary is depicted in a serene and contemplative pose, her hands clasped in prayer. She is seated on a ornately carved wooden chair, cradling the infant Jesus, who is tenderly held by two angels. The background reveals a meticulous landscape, imbued with depth and a gentle gradation of colors, indicative of Renaissance advancements in perspective. The haloed figures and delicate fabric detailing further emphasize the divine and ethereal quality resonant in Lippi’s work.
