In this artwork, how is the History of the Madonna discussed?
The Madonna della Loggia is one of the earliest works of Botticelli. This artwork's style was influenced by Sandro's master, Filippo Lippi, one of the greatest Renaissance artists. Shortly after Botticelli left his master's studio, he moved to work under Andrea Verrocchio in the late 1460s, when he completed painting of Madonna della Loggia. There is an opinion that this artwork was inspired by Lippi's Madonna with Child, which was created around 1460 in Florence for Palazzo Medici Riccardi. However, Madonna della Loggia can also be viewed as a typical artwork influenced by a religious theme, depicting Virgin Mary holding Jesus in her hands. During the Renaissance, artists often dedicated their paintings and sculptures to Christianity, mainly the image of Jesus Christ. Italian artists used one of the most popular iconographic representation of the Virgin and the Christ, Glykophilousa, translated as "Sweet Kissing." It is the pose in which Mary appears to be "kissing" Jesus, accepting affection form her son. Madonna della Loggia is one of the examples of using Glykophilousa in the Renaissance art: there are plenty of paintings that have this pose of Mother and Jesus.
Loggia Florence left Madonna with Child Filippo Lippi