Madonna and Child with St. Francis and the donor Fra Jacopo da Montefalco (left) and St. Bernardino of Siena (right)

Madonna and Child with St. Francis and the donor Fra Jacopo da Montefalco (left) and St. Bernardino of Siena (right) by Benozzo Gozzoli
Artist
Benozzo Gozzoli
Date
1452
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Kunsthistorisches Museum
This religious painting titled 'Madonna and Child with St. Francis and the donor Fra Jacopo da Montefalco (left) and St. Bernardino of Siena (right)' exemplifies Early renaissance artistry through its delicate composition and attention to detail. Created on a panel using oil paints, it depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by saints and a donor figure. The composition emphasizes religious devotion and human emotion, characteristic of the period's focus on capturing spiritual intimacy and realism. This work highlights the craftsmanship and spiritual significance typical of early renaissance religious paintings.

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