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Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Creator: Raffaellino del Garbo (1466-1524)
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Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Creator: Raffaellino del Garbo (1466-1524)
Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin
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Madonna and Child with Two Angels Playing Music" is a captivating masterpiece created between 1496 and 1498 by the Florentine artist Raffaellino del Garbo (1466-1524). This exquisite tempera on panel painting is currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, Germany. The central figure of the composition is the Virgin Mary, depicted in the humility pose, with her right hand cradling the Christ Child. The Child reaches out towards one of the two cherubic angels, who delightfully engage in playing musical instruments. The angel on the left plays a flute, while the one on the right strums a lyre. The third angel, positioned above the Madonna, blows into a pan flute, creating a harmonious melody that seems to float in the air. This painting is a beautiful example of the Renaissance period in Italy, with its meticulous attention to detail and exploration of human emotion. The Madonna's serene expression and the angels' playful demeanor evoke a sense of joy and wonder. The use of musical instruments in the painting is thought to symbolize the harmony and unity present in the divine family. The New Testament does not provide an account of angels playing music for the Madonna and Child, but this artistic representation has become a beloved motif in Christian art. The painting's title, "Madonna and Child with Two Angels Playing Music," encapsulates the essence of this enchanting work, which continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty and spiritual resonance.
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