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Sidney Eley's avatar

I love that you choose this painting to talk about today. We are in 'the troubles' as well. This is a work I had not seen before and because it's quite busy, I would never have taken the time to really look at it or try to see the larger picture of the time it was painted in or the bravery of the artist.

I so appreciate your work. Thanks

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Also George, another political point for Botticelli was the turmoil in Florence which resulted in the family he was informally adopted by and who solely supported his career being persecuted. At the time, Florence was in political chaos after the expulsion of the Medici family in 1494. The city was seen as sinful and in need of redemption. The painting’s theme of divine intervention may reflect Botticelli’s hope for Florence’s spiritual rebirth.

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