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Madonna and Child with Tobias and the Angel Raphael

Francesco Botticini

1470

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child with Tobias and the Angel Raphael is a 1470 unspecified by Francesco Botticini, a Early Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francesco Botticini
When & what style?: 1470 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a serene scene with the Madonna and Child at its center. The Madonna is dressed in a dark robe with a red undergarment, while the Child lies on the ground before her. To the left, a figure in a blue robe holds a fish, accompanied by an angel. In the background, a rocky landscape stretches out to a body of water, set against a blue sky. The painting's composition is characterized by a sense of calm and contemplation, with the figures arranged in a harmonious balance. The use of color and light adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more information on the Renaissance movement, which this painting is a part of, explore the Renaissance.