Artwork
Coronation of the Virgin

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.
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Artist
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…

















