The Virgin and Child with an Angel 1499

Pietro Perugino's "The Virgin and Child with an Angel" (1499) showcases the artist's signature style of serene beauty and idealized figures. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, dressed in a blue robe and red undergarment, holding the Christ Child in her arms. An angel with outstretched wings appears above, holding a golden banner. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with a clear separation between the celestial realm and the earthly landscape. The work is characteristic of the High Renaissance period, emphasizing clarity, proportion, and naturalism in its depiction of religious themes. It is housed at the National Gallery in London.