Virgin with the Child and Scenes from the Life of St. Anne 1452

Filippo Lippi’s “Virgin with the Child and Scenes from the Life of St. Anne,” painted in 1452, is a captivating example of Early Renaissance art. This circular painting, now housed in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child while scenes from the life of St. Anne, Mary’s mother, unfold around them. The composition showcases Lippi’s mastery of perspective and realism, with intricate details of architecture, figures, and the tiled floor. This artwork, with its blend of religious narrative and artistic innovation, was a key influence on later Renaissance artists.