The Virgin and Child with Angels

Apollonio de Giovanni di Tommaso

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Divine tenderness, Renaissance iconography.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Tempera on wood
story of the work:

"The Virgin and Child with Angels," created by Apollonio di Giovanni di Tommaso in the late 15th century, exemplifies the artist's mastery of tempera on wood and reflects the influence of the Florentine Renaissance. The painting is notable for its delicate depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, surrounded by angels, which underscores the devotional themes prevalent in the period and highlights the artist's role in the development of religious iconography in Tuscany.

Description of the work:

"The Virgin and Child with Angels," attributed to Apollonio de Giovanni di Tommaso, features a central depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by cherubic angels. The composition is characterized by its vibrant color palette, intricate detailing of the figures' garments, and the use of gold leaf to enhance the divine quality of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Virgin and Child with Angels