The artwork, titled “Madonna of Humility,” was created by the artist Filippo Lippi in 1430. Rendered on panel, it belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and is categorized as a religious painting. This piece is currently housed in Sforza Castle, Milan, Italy.
“Madonna of Humility” depicts the Virgin Mary, dressed in a blue mantle and seated humbly on the ground, holding the infant Jesus. Surrounding them are saints and angels, all rendered with tender expressions and delicate detail, characteristic of Lippi’s style. The composition emphasizes intimacy and devotion, with the figures arranged in a semicircle that draws the viewer’s gaze towards the central figures of Mary and Jesus. The softness of the colors and the gentle, almost ethereal light contribute to the serene and contemplative mood of the painting. The use of perspective and naturalism reflects the Early Renaissance’s emphasis on bringing a lifelike quality to religious themes.
