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The Virgin with the Blessing Child in Glory, adored by Angels, Saints, Prayers and a Donor
The Virgin with the Blessing Child in Glory, adored by Angels, Saints, Prayers and a Donor is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Cosimo Rosselli. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Virgin with the Blessing Child in Glory, adored by Angels, Saints, Prayers and a Donor is a 1498 painting by Cosimo Rosselli, a Florentine artist of the early Renaissance. The work is characterized by its use of gold accents, vibrant colors, and a composition that conveys a sense of reverence and awe.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a religious scene with the Virgin Mary at its center, seated on a cloud in a red dress and black cloak, holding the Christ Child. Surrounding her are angels, some bearing inscribed ribbons, and below, a group of figures including saints and a donor, all directed in prayer or admiration towards the central divine figures.
Technique & Style
Rosselli's technique in this work emphasizes luminosity through extensive gold coloring, creating a shiny, illuminated effect. The style reflects Quattrocento influences, with attention to detail in the rendering of robes, hats, and the expressive, upward-gazing faces of the devotees.
History & Provenance
Created in 1498, the painting is part of Rosselli's late 15th-century output, following his notable contributions to the Sistine Chapel frescoes and activities in Florence and Pisa. It is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist
Cosimo Rosselli (Italian: ; 1439–1507) was an Italian painter of the Quattrocento, active mainly in his birthplace of Florence, but also in Pisa earlier in his career and in 1481–82 in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, where…
