The Virgin and Child with Saint John and an Angel 1490

Sandro Botticelli's "The Virgin and Child with Saint John and an Angel" (1490) is a captivating example of Early Renaissance art. The painting features a serene Virgin Mary cradling the sleeping Christ child, surrounded by Saint John the Baptist and an angel. The figures' delicate features and graceful poses, characteristic of Botticelli's style, are beautifully rendered. The composition, set against a gentle landscape, evokes a sense of peace and tranquility, highlighting the sacredness of the scene. This devotional piece, now housed in the National Gallery, London, embodies the artistic ideals of the period, reflecting the renewed interest in classical art and humanist values.