Artwork

Coronation of the Virgin

Coronation of the Virgin, by Filippo Lippi, tempera, 1441
Coronation of the Virgin, by Filippo Lippi, tempera, 1441

Coronation of the Virgin is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Filippo Lippi. It dates from 1441 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The Coronation of the Virgin is a tempera painting by Italian Renaissance artist Filippo Lippi, housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with Christ crowning her while seated on a throne, surrounded by angels and saints in an atmosphere of reverence and devotion.

Technique & Style

Executed in tempera, the work features vivid colors and intricate details, characteristic of Lippi's style, with figures in varied poses conveying a sense of veneration.

History & Provenance

Created by Filippo Lippi, the painting is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection in Florence, though specific dates of creation and acquisition are not provided in the available information.

Context

The work reflects the religious themes prevalent in Renaissance art, with Lippi's distinctive approach to depicting sacred scenes.

Legacy

As a representative of Lippi's religious oeuvre, the painting contributes to the artist's reputation for nuanced, devotionally charged works.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Filippo Lippi

Artist

Filippo Lippi

Filippo Lippi (c. 1406 – 8 October 1469), also known as Lippo Lippi, was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Quattrocento (fifteenth century) and a Carmelite priest. He was an early Renaissance master of a painting…

Uffizi Gallery

Museum

Uffizi Gallery

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