The Virgin and Child with St. Anne and St. John the Baptist
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
1499-1500
Drawing
This preliminary drawing shows the Virgin seated next to her mother, St. Anne, while holding the baby Jesus, and with the baby St. John the Baptist looking on. Mary's eyes peer down at her child who points to the heavens as he delivers a benediction.
The drawing measures 141.5 cm (55.7 in); width: 104.6 cm (41.1 in)
This work of charcoal and chalk drawing on paper is housed in The National Gallery, London , UK
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels
Artist: Cimabue
1280
Painting
This small panel portrays the Virgin and Child seated on a wooden throne and presented to the viewer by the two angels. The image corresponds with the Byzantine prototype of the Virgin enthroned with the archangels Michael and Gabriel. The rich decorations on the angel's garments resemble the loros: embroidered and jewel studded fabric that was part of the ceremonial imperial costume of the Byzantine empire. In this way Cimabue formed a visual link between earthly rulers and the Kingdom of Heaven.
This tempera on popular wood is housed in The National Gallery, London, UK
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