Madonna with two angels (c.1468) by Sandro Botticelli

Madonna with two angels - Sandro Botticelli - c.1468

Artwork Information

TitleMadonna with two angels
ArtistSandro Botticelli
Datec.1468
Mediumpanel
Dimensions100 x 71 cm
Art MovementEarly Renaissance

About Madonna with two angels

The artwork titled “Madonna with Two Angels” is a religious painting created by Sandro Botticelli around the year 1468. Executed on a panel, this piece is an exemplar of the Early Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the painting are 100 by 71 centimeters.

The painting depicts the Madonna, clad in a striking blue robe and a red dress, gently holding the infant Christ in her lap. Accompanying them are two angels, rendered with delicate, ethereal features, indicative of Botticelli’s masterful use of soft lines and gentle expressions. The angels, positioned on either side of the Madonna, exhibit a sense of reverence and tenderness as they gaze upon the infant. The background features a serene landscape, characteristic of the Early Renaissance style, which adds depth and an element of divinity to the scene. This composition exudes a profound sense of peacefulness, capturing a moment of intimate divinity.

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