- Artist : Filippino Lippi
Filippino Lippi, Madonna and Child with Two Angels, tempera on wood, ca. 1455 – 1466, Florence.
This is beautiful image of the Modonna and Child. It shows many differnt details and techniques. Mary’s hands are clasped in prayer, and both she and the Christ child appear lost in thought. The Angels appear playful and happy, the on ein front seems like he might giggle. I love that delicate features are incorporated in this painting that still seems like a portrait.
The artist, Lippi, was often commisioned by the Medici family to create beautiful works of art. Many of his paintings were on the walls of the Medici’s houses.
I have to agree with you, this is a beautiful painting. But from what I have learned and read. I believe that you got some information wrong. I believe that this painting shows the influence of Giovanni Bellini’s palette. I also read that the Duchess of Ferrara commissioned this painting. Yes, Giovanni was another artist of this time. He had a great influence on the way of painting in this time. But all in all you did an excellent job.
Your blog tells me a lot about what you like about the picture but it’s not very informative. Why was the painting made? Maybe you should look into why so many paintings were made of the Madonna. Also, who is the other child?
I also like the lighthearted feel to this painting, though. It makes me wonder what she is thinking as she holds her hands to pray. Its almost as if she is praying to the boy.
I researched again and did in fact find that the artist is Fra Filippo Lippi, or better known as Filippino Lippi. I have not found who actually commissioned this piece, but know that most of Lippi’s work was done for the Medici family.
The other children in the painting were the “Two Angels.” The Madonna is holding the Christ child, which would allow one to think she is praying to him.
I, too, think that this is a great painting. I really enjoy artwork that has hidden meanings behind the symbols. I like your personal analysis of this painting, but I didn’t see what topic you were relating this to. I think a little more information would have made this post great. Were you trying to tie this to the Medici family? If so, it may have been helpful to do a little background of the family’s other artwork and some substantiating information. Nice job.
I didn’t notice it untill you pointed it out that the child in front appears to be about ready to giggle. That is so real, a parent in prayer while the child hasn’t bought into the seriousness of it yet.