Against a golden background, the Virgin Mary sits upon a throne, which is suggested merely by fabric with plant and animal motifs. With her right hand Mary holds Jesus, whose nakedness is barely covered by a translucent veil. Two angels holding flowers stand on each side. Vases of flowers stand at their feet. The flowers refer to Mary's virginity.
Specifications
| Title | Madonna and Child with Two Angels |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Distemper on panel |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 80,5 cm Width 47 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Fra Angelico
Previously attributed: Arcangelo di Cola da Camerino Previously attributed: Andrea di Giusto Previously attributed: Masolino di Cristoforo da Panicale |
| Accession number | 2555 (OK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. Van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in circa 1420 |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| External exhibitions |
Giovanni dal Ponte (1385-1437) (2016) Fra Angelico and the Rise of Florentine Renaissance (2019) Kracht van de troon (2023) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
| Place of manufacture | Florence > Tuscany > Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Fra Angelico
Vicchio di Mugello 1387 - Rome 1455
Fra Angelico was born as Guido di Pietro in the vicinity of Florence. He is said to have joined the Dominican order in 1404 and was then given the official name...
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