Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels 1440

Filippo Lippi's "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels" (1440) is a devotional painting of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. The painting features a serene and tender portrayal of Mary, who gazes lovingly at the Christ Child, holding him firmly yet gently. The composition is symmetrical, with the figures arranged in a triangular shape, a common motif in Renaissance art. Lippi's use of soft colors and gentle contours brings a sense of warmth and humanity to the image, conveying a sense of devotional piety and intimacy. The artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a prime example of early Renaissance art in Florence.