Artwork
Mary with the Child, flanked by the Angel of the Annunciation and the Young Saint John
Mary with the Child, flanked by the Angel of the Annunciation and the Young Saint John is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Filippino Lippi. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created by Filippino Lippi, is a representation of a sacred scene in the early Renaissance style. It is executed in tempera or oil on an unspecified surface.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by the Angel of the Annunciation and the Young Saint John the Baptist. The figures are arranged in a circular composition, conveying a sense of harmony and intimacy.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Lippi's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The intricate details, such as the angel's wings and the gold trim on Mary's robe, demonstrate the artist's skill in rendering textures and patterns.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a prominent art museum. Its exact date of creation and provenance prior to its current location are not specified.
Artist & collection
Artist
Filippino Lippi (probably 1457 – 18 April 1504) was an Italian Renaissance painter mostly working in Florence, Italy during the later years of the Early Renaissance and first few years of the High Renaissance.
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