Madonna and Child with Angels

Pietro di Domenico da Montepulciano

Created:

Movement:

1420

Renaissance

key Notes:

Gothic elegance, Devotional intimacy

Dimensions:

Overall, with engaged frame, 34 5/8 x 26 1/4 in. (87.9 x 66.7 cm); painted surface 30 5/8 x 22 1/4 in. (77.8 x 56.5 cm)

medium:

Tempera on wood, gold ground

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Angels," created by Pietro di Domenico da Montepulciano in 1420, exemplifies the early Renaissance style characterized by its use of vibrant colors and delicate figures. The painting reflects the artist's devotion to religious themes and his influence from the Sienese school, although specific details about its commission and original location remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Angels" by Pietro di Domenico da Montepulciano features the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by two angels, all rendered in a tempera medium on a wooden panel with a gold ground. The composition is characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate detailing of the figures' garments, and the use of gold to enhance the divine quality of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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