“Coronation of the Virgin (detail)” is an artwork created by Filippo Lippi in 1447. Executed on wood using tempera, this piece is an exemplar of the Early Renaissance art movement, classified under the genre of religious painting. The artwork is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The detail from “Coronation of the Virgin” showcases a harmonious assembly of angelic figures, each crowned with ornate halos, and elegantly arranged in a semi-circular formation. Above their heads and interspersed among the figures are delicate, white lilies, whose slender stalks and blossoms create a sense of vertical movement. The background features a striking diagonal pattern of alternating dark and light stripes, contributing to the dynamism of the composition. The cherubic faces exhibit expressions of serenity and devotion, reflecting the spiritual solemnity of the coronation scene. The careful rendering of the figures, combined with the luminous quality of the lilies and the decorative pattern, exemplifies Filippo Lippi’s mastery in combining intricate details with the harmonious composition characteristic of the Early Renaissance period.
