The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail from the Albani Torlonia Polyptych)
c. 1500 Pinacoteca Vaticana
About this artwork
This painting is a detail from the Albani Torlonia Polyptych, depicting the Adoration of the Christ Child. It features the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph kneeling in reverence, alongside two adoring angels, all gathered around the infant Jesus who lies on the ground.
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Pietro Perugino was a leading figure of the Umbrian School during the High Renaissance, known for his serene and harmonious compositions. His influence was immense, notably as the teacher of the young Raphael, whose early works bear a striking resemblance to Perugino's graceful style.
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The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail from the Albani Torlonia Polyptych)
Pietro Perugino, c. 1500
