Virgin and child with two angels 1469

Sandro Botticelli’s "Virgin and Child with Two Angels" from 1469 depicts a scene of maternal devotion and celestial protection. The Virgin Mary, clothed in rich red and blue garments, holds the Christ child in her lap. The infant, seemingly contemplative, reaches out to an angel holding a branch of olive leaves, a symbol of peace. The composition features a subtle interplay between the earthly and the divine, with the angels serving as intermediaries between the Virgin and the viewer, highlighting the divine presence in the everyday. The artist's signature style, characterized by flowing lines and delicate features, adds to the ethereal beauty of the scene.