I have been really fortunate. I have been to Florence several times and stood in front of this painting – for a long time – twice. It is like meditating as you look at its perfection.

This is fine example of renaissance art, when Western artists began to paint in a much more humanist way.

Speaking of all this, check this out – look at ancient Greek sculpture like the Venus de Milo – then look at a sculpture from medieval times, like Virgin and Child and then a renaissance piece like the David. Why do the Greek and renaissance styles look like they belong together and the stuff from the middle seems so different? It’s because of culture – during medieval times, artists focused on the glory of God rather than human wonderfulness. But in the renaissance, artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo actually broke the law and went into ruins in Rome and saw the humanist work from ancient times – that was just lying in the middle of the city but shunned by the religious folks of the time – and pulled that humanism forward more than 1000 years.

But back to Lippi. The cool thing I think about this painting is that the model was Lippi’s mistress and the baby was their child. Whoa!

Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels – Zoom in on this and be amazed. I even love the painted frame.

The Beauty of Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels

This painting illustrates the sacred image of Madonna and Child, made relatable through Lippi’s adept use of naturalistic depiction. The intimacy and tender interaction between the figures offer a glimpse into Lippi’s ability to humanize divine characters, a hallmark of his style.

Unravel the Symbolism

Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels is brimming with symbolism. From the delicate halos that hint at the divine nature of the figures, to the angel’s playful engagement with the viewer, every detail adds depth to the overall narrative. The painting invites you to explore and interpret the story woven into this captivating composition.

Experience Lippi’s Artistic Mastery

Experience the fine brushwork, the vivid colors, and the masterful use of light and shadow in Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels. This painting showcases the artist’s ability to create depth and realism, a distinctive characteristic that made Lippi one of the leading painters of the Italian Renaissance.