The Virgin and Child with two Angels
1465
tempera
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1465
tempera
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Virgin and Child with two Angels is a 1465 tempera by Neri di Bicci, a Early Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Jesus as a child, surrounded by two angels. The Virgin Mary is shown in a prayerful pose, with her hands clasped together. The child Jesus sits on her lap, while the two angels flank them, adding a sense of serenity to the scene. The use of tempera as the medium gives the painting a distinctive texture and depth, with visible brushstrokes that add to its character. The overall effect is one of quiet devotion, inviting the viewer to reflect on the sacred moment being depicted. For more on this technique, explore the art of tempera.
Neri di Bicci (1419–1491) was an Italian painter active in his native Florence. A prolific painter of mainly religious themes, he studied under his father, Bicci di Lorenzo, who had in turn studied under his father,…
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