Virgin and Child Attended by Angels 1457 - 1504

Filippino Lippi's "Virgin and Child Attended by Angels" is a pen and ink drawing on paper, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The composition features a group of angels flanking the Virgin, their wings and gestures suggesting adoration and reverence. The artwork is a preparatory drawing, possibly for a larger painting, showcasing Lippi's masterful use of line and his interest in depicting religious subjects with emotional depth. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process of one of the most prominent Florentine artists of the late 15th century.