The Virgin and Child with Saint Benedict

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:Italian_Renaissance
gptkbp:art_style Naturalism
Classical influences
Use of light and shadow
Detailed facial expressions
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Sandro_Botticelli
gptkbp:artistic_expression Interpretation of biblical themes
Commissioned for a church
Part of a larger series of works.
gptkbp:artistic_influence Influenced religious iconography
Influenced Baroque artists
gptkbp:artistic_innovation Innovative use of perspective
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Influence on religious art
Influence on future religious artworks
Religious painting tradition
gptkbp:artistic_technique layering of paint
Use of gold leaf
gptkbp:artistic_vision Balanced composition
Recognized as a masterpiece
gptkbp:associated_artist gptkb:Madonna_and_Child
gptkbp:collection gptkb:The_National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:color_palette vibrant colors
gptkbp:commissioned unknown patron
gptkbp:cultural_impact Significant in art history
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Christian motherhood
gptkbp:dimensions 66 cm × 45 cm
gptkbp:exhibition_history Various exhibitions in Europe
gptkbp:exhibition_venue gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:historical_context Late 15th century Italy
gptkbp:historical_significance Reflects religious devotion of the time
Represents Renaissance ideals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Virgin and Child with Saint Benedict
gptkbp:iconography gptkb:Virgin_and_Child_motif
gptkbp:influence_on Later Renaissance artists
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Christian_iconography
gptkbp:location gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
gptkbp:medium tempera on wood
gptkbp:narrative Narrative of faith
gptkbp:notable_features depiction of saints
gptkbp:patronage Religious institutions
gptkbp:restoration Restored in the 20th century
gptkbp:style gptkb:Renaissance
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Virgin_Mary
gptkb:Saint_Benedict
gptkb:Child_Jesus
gptkbp:symbolism Motherhood
Symbol of hope
Saint Benedict's role in Christianity
gptkbp:technique tempera painting
gptkbp:themes Faith and devotion
Divine motherhood
gptkbp:year_created 1480
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Venetian_School
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5