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Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. The Child is seated on the Virgins lap, looking questioningly into his mothers face. Round his wrist is a crown of thorns. Before them is an open book and by the Childs shoulder a bowl of fruit containing cherries, the fruit of Paradise, and peaches with leaves, a symbol of truth
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the timeless beauty of Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece with our exquisite Madonna and Child (Madonna of the Book) greeting cards. This iconic artwork, featuring the Virgin Mary cradling the inquisitive Child Jesus, adorned with a crown of thorns, is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Italian Renaissance. Bring the serenity and spiritual depth of this 1483 masterpiece into your world with our high-quality greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. Perfect for expressing deep emotions, our cards are a thoughtful and unique way to convey your sentiments to loved ones. Let the art of Sandro Botticelli inspire your next message of love, appreciation, or well-wishing.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "Madonna and Child (Madonna of the Book)" from 1483. The artist beautifully captures the tender bond between the Virgin Mary and her son, Jesus Christ. In this intimate portrait, the Child sits on his mother's lap, gazing lovingly into her eyes with a questioning expression. Symbolism abounds in this artwork; we see a crown of thorns adorning the Child's wrist, foreshadowing his future suffering as well as cherries representing paradise and peaches symbolizing truth. An open book lies before them, signifying knowledge and education. Botticelli masterfully portrays the innocence of childhood through Jesus' portrayal as an infant. The painting exudes warmth and care as Mary supports her son with love and tenderness. The vertical composition emphasizes their togetherness while highlighting their halos that signify their divine nature. This Renaissance-era piece reflects Botticelli's Italian heritage with its meticulous attention to detail. As we admire this late 15th-century artwork captured in oil paint by Jesus Christ himself (as stated in your caption), we are reminded of Madonna's significance within Christianity as both a saintly figure and Mother of God. This print serves as a testament to Botticelli's artistic prowess while evoking feelings of reverence for these religious figures.
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