{"product_id":"madonna-with-child-and-singing-angels-sandro-botticelli","title":"Madonna with Child and Singing Angels - Sandro Botticelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Renaissance tondo by Sandro Botticelli, featuring the Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by singing angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular composition, or tondo, is a characteristic example of the Florentine Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by a group of angels. The figures are arranged in a tight, semi-circular formation that conforms to the circular frame of the panel. The Virgin Mary occupies the centre, her expression marked by a sense of melancholy or contemplation. The angels, some of whom hold a book of music, appear to be singing, which gives the work its traditional title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotticelli employs a delicate use of line to define the features of the figures, particularly the soft contours of the faces and the flowing drapery of the garments. The background features a series of white lilies, which are traditional symbols of the purity of the Virgin. The use of tempera on wood panel allows for a clarity of colour and detail that is typical of the period. The composition is balanced, with the figures of the angels providing a frame for the central figures of the mother and child. The light is soft and even, avoiding dramatic shadows and focusing instead on the grace of the forms. This work reflects the interest of the period in humanising religious subjects, presenting the sacred figures with a sense of physical presence and emotional depth. The circular format was a popular choice for domestic devotional works in Florence during the late fifteenth century, often commissioned for private homes rather than public churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/episodes-of-the-hermit-life-paolo-uccello\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEpisodes of the Hermit Life - Paolo Uccello — Paolo Uccello\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-trivulzio-portrait-antonello-da-messina\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Man (Trivulzio portrait) - Antonello da Messina — Antonello da Messina\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandro Botticelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848664027471,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848715276623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848715309391,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-with-Child-and-Singing-Angels_Poster_CompositorV1_1790072875930.jpg?v=1790073593","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/madonna-with-child-and-singing-angels-sandro-botticelli","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}