

Curatorial Narrative The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, attributed to a Follower of Botticelli, occupies a pivotal position within the Renaissance movement. Created in the absence of a specific date, its style suggests a kinship with the master’s oeuvre, although the level of skill and nuance is unmistakably that of an accomplished pupil. The artist’s technique demonstrates a keen sense of observation, as evidenced by the finely executed brushstrokes that imbue each figure with a palpable sense of volume.The spatial rhythm established by the composition’s central axis creates a visual pathway through which the viewer’s gaze is drawn, while the use of red and green hues in conjunction with gold and blue fosters an atmosphere of quiet reverence. When enlarged to 44×54 inches, the chromatic structure undergoes a subtle yet significant transformation. The increased spatial depth afforded by this scale reveals
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