Created:
Movement:
1445
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance elegance, ethereal figures
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Dimensions:
Arched top, 48 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (122.6 x 62.9 cm)
medium:
Tempera and gold on wood, transferred from wood
Difficulty:
Easy
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Fra Filippo Lippi's "Two Angels" (1445)

The painting "Two Angels" by Fra Filippo Lippi, created in 1445, exemplifies the artist's mastery of tempera and gold on wood, a common medium of the Italian Renaissance. Lippi's work is notable for its delicate rendering of figures and the ethereal quality of the angels, reflecting the influence of his mentor, Masaccio. The transfer of the painting from wood to canvas is a testament to its historical significance and the desire to preserve Lippi's work for future generations. Fra Filippo Lippi, a Carmelite monk, was known for his vibrant and expressive religious compositions, which contributed significantly to the development of Florentine painting. His influence extended to his pupils, including Sandro Botticelli, who carried forward Lippi's stylistic innovations. The painting's historical impact lies in its representation of the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art, characterized by a greater emphasis on naturalism and human emotion.

Description of the work:

Two Angels by Fra Filippo Lippi

The painting "Two Angels" by Fra Filippo Lippi, created in 1445, exemplifies the Early Renaissance style with its use of tempera and gold on wood, later transferred from its original wooden panel. The artwork features two angelic figures, showcasing Lippi's skill in rendering delicate expressions and intricate details, and is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Two Angels