Scuderie Quirinale, Rome, Italy

Lisa and I went to Rome and saw an exhibit of Botticelli & Lippi at the Scuderie Quirinale. It was light on the Botticellis but told an interesting story. This was Lippi the younger, the illegitimate son of Botticelli's painting teacher, who in turn became Botticelli's student. Lippi was competent but not gifted. But when Botticelli suffered his crisis of faith and turned away from his wealthy patrons, Lippi quickly filled the void. Lippi did make some interesting work in this time, whereas Botticelli made only biblical works in muted tones.

The Adoration of the Magi
Sandro Botticelli
1475

The Adoration of the Magi
Filippino Lippi
1496