Coronation of the Virgin
- Artist
- Filippo Lippi
- Date
- 1467 - 1469
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Duomo di Spoleto (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta)
The "Coronation of the Virgin" by Filippo Lippi, housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is a masterful example of Early renaissance religious painting. This artwork depicts the Virgin Mary being crowned by Christ, surrounded by angels and saints, embodying divine serenity and spiritual devotion. Lippi's delicate use of color and composition reflects the early Renaissance focus on naturalism and human emotion. Although primarily known for Fresco techniques, Lippi’s mastery in panel painting is evident here, capturing the sacred narrative with grace and reverence.
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