Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John the Baptist

Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John the Baptist by Sandro Botticelli
Artist
Sandro Botticelli
Date
1490 - 1500
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP)
The painting titled 'Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John the Baptist' is a distinguished example of Early renaissance religious art, capturing the tender relationship between Mary, the Child Jesus, and the young St. John the Baptist. Executed primarily using Tempera on panel, the artwork showcases the delicate detail and luminous quality characteristic of the period. As a Religious painting, it aims to inspire devotion while illustrating biblical themes through its harmonious composition and spiritual symbolism. The artist’s mastery reveals an evolving understanding of human emotion and divine grace.

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