Virgin and Child with Two Angels (detail)

Virgin and Child with Two Angels (detail) by Andrea del Verrocchio
Artist
Andrea del Verrocchio
Date
c.1476 - c.1478
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
National Gallery
The Religious painting titled Virgin and Child with Two Angels (detail) by Andrea del Verrocchio, dating from around 1476 to 1478, exemplifies Early Renaissance artistry. Verrocchio, a renowned Florentine artist, employed meticulous techniques characteristic of the period, emphasizing harmony, proportion, and soft modeling. The work's genre centers on sacred subject matter, capturing a serene and reverent depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Child, accompanied by two angels. Its style reflects Verrocchio’s mastery of realism and balanced composition, epitomizing the innovative spirit of the early renaissance in religious painting.

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