Sandro Botticelli: Madonna and Child with the Young St. John the Baptist

• Title: Madonna and Child with the Young St. John the Baptist

  
  

• Date: c. 1490–1495

  
  

• Medium: Tempera on panel

  
  

• Location: Louvre Museum, Paris, France

  
  

• Description: In this tender scene, the Virgin Mary gazes lovingly at the Christ Child, who is held up to her by St. John the Baptist. The figures are arranged in a gentle pyramid, with delicate halos and a lush floral background. Botticelli’s fine lines, elegant forms, and sweet expressions create an intimate and tender atmosphere.

  
  

• Significance:

  The painting highlights Botticelli’s ability to infuse classical beauty and grace into religious subjects, creating a sense of calm divinity.

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