Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John the Baptist
- 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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