Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Madonna of the Magnificat (detail) Magnificat Madonna

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Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

With this famous tondo Botticelli represented the Madonna with Child and five angels, in a beautiful composition that emphasize the circular form of the picture. In front of the Virgin there is the book open at the page containing the Magnificat, while two angels are putting on her head a star crown.

Keywords

Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy, Style: Italian Early Renaissance, School: Early Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, Florentine, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A person holding a quill and inkwell, writing on an open book with ornate script. The individual wears a robe with intricate details.

Geographic Location

Florence (Italy); Florence (Italy)

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-LIF1117

Madonna of the Magnificat (detail) Magnificat Madonna

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