Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist by Sandro Botticelli

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"Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist by Sandro Botticelli" This paper analyses a painting by Sandro Botticelli, the analysis is made with reference to its history, ownership, availability, elements and principles. The meaning and the content of the painting is also analyzed, a conclusion is also made regarding the overall nature of the painting. The following is a discussion of the identification, subject, technical information, elements and principles and finally the purpose. The title of the painting is "Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist by Sandro Botticelli", it was painted in approximately in 1500 and the painting is available at Sao Paulo Museum. The history of ownership is evident from a number of authors, According to Szentkiralyi the painting was bought by Janos Palffy in the year 1862 in London; he then gave it to Szepmuveszeti Museum in 1912. The painting is biblical, this is evident from the title and the objects in the painting, the painting represents the Virgin Mary embracing baby Mary plus St John who in the bible is considered to have baptized Jesus. The picture depicts Jesus as a baby while baby Joseph an older child and the sign of player and holiness are indicated by baby Joseph. Technical Information: The painting type is Tempera on wood; dimensions are 74 centimeters by 74 centimeters, the painting is not in its original form, this is because some preservation measures have been undertaken, this means that various alterations have been made in order to depict the original idea. Lines are used in this artwork, they are used to create the outline of the objects included in the painting, and both horizontal and vertical lines are evident in the painting. These lines are thin and are used to emphasize the shape of the objects in the painting, most of these lines are visible and where some are thin and others bold, the

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