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The Virgin and Child with Saints, Angels and a Devotee, ca 1432. Creator: Lippi, Fra Filippo (1406-1469)
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The Virgin and Child with Saints, Angels and a Devotee, ca 1432. Creator: Lippi, Fra Filippo (1406-1469)
The Virgin and Child with Saints, Angels and a Devotee, ca 1432. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia
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Angels Christ Child Florentine School Fondazione Cini Fra Filippo 1406 1469 Holy Family Lippi Tempera On Panel Venezia Virgin And Child Mother Of God
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This exquisite painting, titled "The Virgin and Child with Saints, Angels, and a Devotee," is a masterpiece by the renowned Florentine artist Fra Filippo Lippi, created around 1432. The artwork is currently housed in the esteemed Fondazione Cini collection in Venice, Italy. At the heart of the composition lies the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child. Mary's serene expression and the delicate folds of her robe convey a sense of grace and purity. The Child, with his playful gaze and chubby cheeks, embodies the innocence and divinity of Jesus. Surrounding the Holy Family are various saints and angels, each depicted with reverence and devotion. Saint John the Baptist, identified by his characteristic camel's skin and lamb, stands to the left, while Saint Catherine of Alexandria, holding the spiked wheel that symbolizes her martyrdom, is on the right. Above the scene, angels play musical instruments and sing in praise of the divine family. The painting's rich colors and intricate details are characteristic of the Gothic style, which dominated European art during the 14th and 15th centuries. The use of tempera on panel, a common technique during the Renaissance, adds depth and texture to the artwork. The New Testament describes numerous encounters between the Holy Family and various saints and angels, and this painting beautifully captures the spiritual connection between them. The presence of the devotee at the bottom right of the painting serves as a reminder of the viewer's role in the larger narrative of faith and devotion. Fra Filippo Lippi's "The Virgin and Child with Saints, Angels, and a Devotee" is a testament to the artist's skill and the enduring power of religious art to inspire awe and contemplation.
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