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Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi
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Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi
Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. This tender devotional image of the Madonna and Child before a gold curtain functioning as a cloth of honor retains its original frame in the shape a window frame in a newly stylish format that looked back to classical antiquity for its vocabulary
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This exquisite 15th century painting, titled "Madonna and Child" by Filippo Lippi, captures the tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. The Madonna gently cradles her son, who reaches out with one hand in a gesture of blessing or inquiry, while the other hand rests on a gold curtain. The curtain functions as a cloth of honor, enhancing the sacredness of the scene. The image retains its original frame, shaped like a window frame, reflecting the renewed interest in classical antiquity during the Quattrocento period. Filippo Lippi, a prominent artist of the Renaissance, expertly employs the use of color and gold leaf to bring the figures to life. Mary, dressed in blue and gold robes, gazes down at her son with a loving expression, while Jesus, depicted as a chubby, naked boy, looks up at his mother with curiosity. The background is left uncluttered, allowing the focus to remain on the mother-child relationship. This painting is a testament to the deep devotion and reverence for the Madonna and Child in Christian tradition. It is a reminder of the importance of family, motherhood, and the first steps in life that every child takes. The painting is currently housed in the Musee de Notre-Dame du Folgoet in France, and continues to inspire awe and wonder in viewers from all over the world.
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