Virgin and Child with Two Angels

The artwork Virgin and Child with Two Angels is a painting created by Sandro Botticelli between 1465 and 1495. It is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.

The painting, a circular tondo, depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a pedestal, gently holding the Christ Child who stands on a lower platform. Mary wears a deep blue robe, symbolizing her heavenly role, over a red dress, a color often associated with Christ's sacrifice. The Christ Child, with a halo above his head, reaches out towards the viewer. Two angels flank the Virgin and Child, each standing on their own pedestal. They are adorned in flowing red and orange robes, their wings outstretched. The scene is set within a verdant enclosure, with trees forming a natural archway above the figures. The background hints at a serene landscape with a pale blue sky.