The artwork is titled “The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Five Angels” and was created by the renowned Early Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli around the year 1470. Executed in oil on panel, this religious painting measures 40 x 58 cm and is currently housed in the Louvre, Paris, France.
The artwork portrays the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who is depicted as a young infant, while being attended by five angels. The figures are rendered with graceful elegance and are positioned in a harmonious composition that is characteristic of the Early Renaissance style. The Virgin Mother is depicted in traditional attire, with a serene and contemplative expression that emphasizes the sanctity of the scene. The rich color palette, featuring deep blues and reds, and the attention to detail in the angels’ garments and wings accentuate the divine nature of the portrayal. The setting appears to be otherworldly, with an ethereal light enhancing the sacred atmosphere. This painting exemplifies Botticelli’s mastery in combining naturalism with spiritual iconography to create a compelling religious tableau.
