Virgin and Child with an Angel 1475 - 1485

Sandro Botticelli's "Virgin and Child with an Angel" (c. 1475-1485) is a quintessential example of Early Renaissance Florentine art. This tempera on poplar panel painting, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child, with an angel reverently observing them in the background. Botticelli's signature elegance and delicate lines are evident in the figures' graceful postures and the flowing drapery. The lush landscape visible through the window behind the Virgin contributes to the artwork's serene and contemplative atmosphere.