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Madonna in Glory with Seraphim
The painting depicts the Madonna enthroned on clouds in the glory of seraphim. The Christ Child, with a cross-shaped halo, faces the viewer, blessing with his raised hand. Botticelli sensitively conveys the tension of the theme – the mother, aware of her son's future sufferings, holds him protectively in her arms.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Sandro Botticelli
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Date of birth and death
c. 1445 – May 17, 1510
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
Early Renaissance
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Significant works
The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi, Mystic Nativity, Saint Augustine in His Study
Information about the work
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Year:
1470
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Execution technique:
Tempera on panel
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Location:
Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
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Theme:
religious painting, Madonna and Child, seraphim, early Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work symbolizes divine glory and maternal care, combining the spiritual presence of the Madonna with the mystical aura of the seraphim – the highest angels in the heavenly hierarchy.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing, attention should be paid to the composition on the clouds, the use of tempera, and the luminosity of the depiction characteristic of Botticelli's style.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
