The Virgin enthroned, with angels and saints, Vallombrosa Alterpiece 1500

The Vallombrosa Altarpiece, painted by Pietro Perugino in 1500, is a large-scale oil painting that depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned with angels and saints. The Virgin sits on a cloud surrounded by a host of winged cherubim. Above her is a depiction of God the Father, surrounded by more angels. Below, four saints stand in a landscape setting. This work is considered a prime example of early Renaissance art in Florence and exemplifies Perugino's signature clarity of form and delicate, harmonious colors. The altarpiece was originally commissioned for the Vallombrosa Abbey near Florence and is now located in the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze.