Peter and Paul Disputing Simon Magus

Filippino Lippi, son of Fra Filippo Lippi and trained by Botticelli, developed into one of Florence's most innovative painters, known for his nervous energy and decorative complexity. This Peter and Paul Disputing Simon Magus was created around 1481 Filippino Lippi combined his father Fra Filippo Lippi's lyrical tendencies with Botticelli's influence, developing an elegant, sometimes restless style across his career Egg tempera on panel was the dominant technique of the period, demanding carefu

Oil on panel with Filippino's characteristic restless energy and decorative elaboration. The work demonstrates the artistic qualities characteristic of Filippino Lippi's period.