The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist
- Sandro Botticelli
- Date
- c.1470
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
"The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist" is a remarkable religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Created using oil paints on a Canvas, the artwork showcases delicate realism and harmonious composition characteristic of that era. It depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child, flanked by two angels and accompanied by St. John the Baptist, emphasizing spiritual symbolism. The work exemplifies the artistic innovations of early Renaissance, blending religious themes with emerging techniques that aimed to convey divine serenity and human tenderness.
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