The artwork titled “Madonna and Child,” created by Filippo Lippi in 1465, belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. Measuring 76 x 54 cm, this religious painting is housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.
The artwork depicts a serene and tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. Mary is portrayed with a calm and gentle expression, her head slightly tilted as she cradles the Child in her arms. She wears a delicate veil adorned with a jeweled ornament, and her attire includes a blue mantle and a pink dress with intricate gold patterns on the cuffs, highlighting the richness of the Early Renaissance period. The Child reaches out to touch Mary’s face, symbolizing a deep, intimate bond. The background features a detailed landscape with rolling hills and a distant river, adding depth and emphasizing the tranquility and beauty of the scene. The delicate handling of light and texture showcases Lippi’s mastery in creating a lifelike and divine representation of this sacred theme.
