Artwork

Virgin and Child with Angels

Virgin and Child with Angels, by Benozzo Gozzoli, unspecified, 1460
Virgin and Child with Angels, by Benozzo Gozzoli, unspecified, 1460

Virgin and Child with Angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Benozzo Gozzoli. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Virgin and Child with Angels is a painting created by Benozzo Gozzoli around 1460. It is a religious work held in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, surrounded by angels. The figures are dressed in elaborate attire, with the Virgin in a blue robe and gold trim, and the baby Jesus in red.

Technique & Style

Gozzoli's work combines warm and cool colors, with gold accents adding luxury and grandeur. The composition creates a sense of depth and movement, focusing on the central figures.

History & Provenance

Benozzo Gozzoli, a pupil of Fra Angelico, was a Florentine painter active during the early Renaissance. His style reflects International Gothic influences and a growing emphasis on naturalistic representation.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Benozzo Gozzoli

Artist

Benozzo Gozzoli

Benozzo Gozzoli (pronounced ; born Benozzo di Lese; c. 1421 – 4 October 1497) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. A pupil of Fra Angelico, Gozzoli is best known for a series of murals in the Magi Chapel of…