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Virgin and Child with Angels, by Francesco Pesellino, unspecified, 1459

Virgin and Child with Angels

Francesco Pesellino

1459

unspecified

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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Overview

Virgin and Child with Angels is a 1459 unspecified by Francesco Pesellino, a Early Renaissance work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
Francesco Pesellino
When & what style?
1459 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman holding a baby, surrounded by five angels. The woman wears a white headscarf and a pink dress with a blue cloak. The baby is wrapped in a white cloth. The angels wear colorful clothing and have gold halos. They stand around the woman and baby, looking at them. The woman and baby are the main focus of the painting. The angels seem to be watching over them. The painting is held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Pesellino
Artist

Francesco Pesellino

Francesco Pesellino (probably 1422 – July 29, 1457), also known as Francesco di Stefano, was an Italian Renaissance painter active in Florence.

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