Virgin and Child with Two Angels (detail)
- Artist
- Andrea del Verrocchio
- Date
- c.1476 - c.1478
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery
"Virgin and Child with Two Angels (detail)" by Andrea del Verrocchio, created circa 1476–1478, exemplifies the finesse of Early renaissance religious painting. As a master of the Italian Renaissance, Verrocchio employed meticulous techniques and balanced composition to depict sacred figures with delicate realism and grace. The title indicates a focus on the Virgin and Child, accompanied by two angels, emphasizing spiritual serenity and divine innocence. This work showcases Verrocchio’s skillful blending of naturalism and idealism, hallmark traits of the genre, evoking both devotion and admiration through its refined style and intricate detail.
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