Works of art have a unique value since each of them carries a specific important message. Comparison of various works provides an understanding of the worldview that the artists had and how it was influenced by society and the era during which the paintings were created. Hence, within the framework of this work, the works of The Pitti Tondo (1450) by Filippo Lippi and Madonna and Child with St. Anne (1503-06) by Leonardo Da Vinci will be analyzed.
First of all, it is necessary to compare similar parts of the selected works of art. So, The Pitti Tondo (1450’s) and Madonna and Child with St. Anne (1503-06) depict the Virgin Mary with her children in the foreground. Moreover, both works celebrate the birth of Christ and have religious motives (“The Virgin and Child with St Anne by Leonardo da Vinci,” n.d.). Moreover, regarding the artistic components, both paintings have similar color schemes and tones. One of the differences is the number of people depicted in the picture. Thus, when only three people are represented in the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, Filippo Lippi puts a significant emphasis on the background and especially the tiny details of the painting. Moreover, the works differ in the image of the Virgin Mary’s appearance since Lippi often depicted only blonde women, which was typical of that time.
In conclusion, The Pitti Tondo by Filippo Lippi and Madonna and Child with St. Anne by Leonardo Da Vinci basically have quite a lot of similarities. Hence, both paintings depict religious themes regarding the provision of St. Anne, her daughter, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus. Moreover, both artists praise the birth and value of this religious narrative. The distinctive features are in the compositional aspects of the works and the external image of the Virgin Mary, which were characteristic of the artists.
Reference
The Virgin and child with St Anne by Leonardo da Vinci. (n.d.). Leonardo da Vinci. Web.