Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels
The Met
Artist: Fra Filippo Lippi(Italian, Florence ca. 1406–1469 Spoleto)
Date: ca. 1440
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood, transferred from wood
Dimensions: Arched top, 48 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (122.6 x 62.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Seated woman and child with two winged figures holding scrolls, against an architectural background
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a central figure of a woman and a child, flanked by two winged figures, set against a dark background with architectural elements. The woman is seated centrally, facing forward with her head tilted slightly to her right, looking downwards. She has pale skin, light brown hair covered by a white veil, and a golden disc behind her head. She wears a reddish-pink dress, a green mantle over her shoulders, and a voluminous deep blue cloak that covers her lower body and pools around her feet. Her left hand rests on her lap, while her right arm supports the child. The child sits on her lap, facing forward and looking directly out. The child has pale skin and light, curly hair, and wears a light pink garment. The child holds an open book with black text in its left hand. A golden disc encircles its head. To the left and right, slightly behind and above the woman, stand two winged figures. The winged figure on the left has light curly hair, wears a green tunic with red straps, and holds a long white scroll with black text. Visible text includes "EXI TE A MEO NEQ SO Q CVM SA LVT E". The winged figure on the right is similarly dressed and holds a scroll; its text is less distinct. Behind the figures, an architectural structure features columns, arches, and a golden, shell-like niche at the top center. The woman's blue cloak drapes over a patterned base in the foreground.
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