Page 64 - B-ALL#38 ENGLISH

Pure emblem of the end of the Quattrocento, Venus embodies the perfect synthesis between the ancient myth and the poetic philosophy of the Florentine humanists.
The patrician residences of Florence like to adorn themselves with numerous «beautiful naked women» by the painter’s hand.
Botticelli’s studio also produces very important religious works from the altarpiece, pala in Italian to the tondo, a circular format very popular in Florence.
These works placed above altars in churches and chapels brought many new clients fasci- nated by the recognizable style of the master.
A true designer, Botticelli faced the proliferation of orders.
He rationalizes his production and creates model books and cartoons, preparatory drawings on a full scale, which allows him to delegate the execution to his assistants while reserving the design of his works.
Alessandro Filipepi dit Botticelli (vers 1445 – 1510), Madonna and Child known as Madonna with book, c. 1482-1483, tempera on wood, 58 x 39.6 cm, Milan,Museo Poldi Pezzoli
© Museo Poldi Pezzoli - fotodarte