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Detail from Madonna and Child with both Saints John, 1485, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
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Detail from Madonna and Child with both Saints John, 1485, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Detail from Madonna and Child with both Saints John, 1485, (1937). The Virgin Mary opens a slit in her dress to feed the infant Christ. Painting in the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum in Berlin. From " Sandro Botticelli" by Lionello Venturi. [George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1937]
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from Sandro Botticelli's renowned painting, "Madonna and Child with both Saints John". Created in 1485 but reproduced in 1937, this masterpiece is housed in the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum in Berlin. The focal point of the image captures the Virgin Mary tenderly opening a slit in her dress to breastfeed the infant Christ. Botticelli's attention to detail is evident as he beautifully depicts the intimate bond between mother and child. The serene expression on Mary's face exudes love and devotion, while Jesus reaches out towards her breast with an innocent curiosity. This portrayal not only symbolizes their familial connection but also represents the nurturing aspect of motherhood. The artist skillfully incorporates elements of nature into his composition, such as an olive tree laden with fruit in the background. These symbolic details allude to religious themes prevalent during Renaissance art, emphasizing Mary's role as both a mother figure and a spiritual icon. Lionello Venturi's book "Sandro Botticelli" provides further insight into this remarkable artwork. Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd in London during 1937, it offers valuable historical context for appreciating Botticelli's contribution to art history. This print invites viewers to marvel at Botticelli's mastery while contemplating timeless themes of family life, religion, and maternal love depicted within this fifteenth-century masterpiece.
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