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The Madonna of the Roses
The painting depicts the Madonna with the Child Jesus, surrounded by roses – flowers with deep Christian symbolism. The work, dated around 1470, belongs to Botticelli's early Renaissance period and shows the delicacy and linear clarity of the artist's style, referring to the tradition of the Florentine painting school.
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, floral symbolism, early Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The roses symbolize purity and divine love, connecting the image of the Madonna with spiritual values. The painting expresses a hidden depth of piety and mysticism associated with the cult of Mary in Renaissance Florence.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing the work, pay attention to the refined play of light and shadow, balanced composition, and precision of details, which are a testament to Botticelli's mastery.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
