Madonna and Child (Obverse) and Tobias with Archangel Raphael (Reverse)

Benozzo Gozzoli's treatment of this sacred subject in 1460 exemplifies the fifteenth-century approach to sacred subjects, balancing theological orthodoxy with artistic innovation. Painted during the flourishing of the Early Renaissance, the work draws on centuries of iconographic tradition while expressing Benozzo Gozzoli's individual interpretation of the divine narrative. The mid-fifteenth century saw painting achieve new levels of naturalistic conviction, as artists competed to render space, light, and human expression with unprecedented accuracy.

The devotional work is executed with narrative profusion, reflecting Benozzo Gozzoli's engagement with the demands of religious painting. The composition balances narrative clarity with spiritual atmosphere, using vivid coloring to heighten the sacred drama.