SCHEGGIA
(b. 1406, San Giovanni Valdarno, d. 1486, Firenze)

Madonna and Child with a Host of Musical Angels

1420s
Tempera on panel, gold ground, 148 x 128 cm
Private collection

Like many of the artist's early works, the present panelshows the influence of his elder brother, Masaccio, but also that of Fra Angelico.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 2 minutes):
Guglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro: Gratioso