The artwork, titled “Madonna of Humility with Angels and Donor,” was created by Filippo Lippi in 1430. This Early Renaissance religious painting is currently housed in the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK.
In this richly detailed triptych, at the center, the Madonna is depicted seated with the child Jesus on her lap, surrounded by a host of adoring angels. The Madonna’s serene and humble demeanor aligns with the painting’s title, emphasizing her humility. The child Jesus is presented with a soft, gentle expression, enhancing the maternal tenderness between them. To the right of the Madonna, a donor, dressed in vibrant red, kneels in reverence. Flanking the center scene, the side panels portray Saint John the Baptist on the left, holding a scroll, and Saint Michael on the right, in his armor with a lance and a banner. The use of gold leaf in the background and halos accentuates the divine nature of the figures, reflecting the artistic style and religious fervor of the Early Renaissance period.
