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Madonna Litta (Madonna and the Child)
The painting depicts the Madonna with the Infant Jesus. The Virgin Mary holds Jesus, who is sucking his finger. The figures are shown with great delicacy, characterized by harmony and calm typical of the High Renaissance period.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1490
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Execution technique:
tempera on canvas
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Location:
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Theme:
religious, Madonna and Child, motherhood
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The motif of the Madonna and Child is a symbol of divine love and care. The painting reflects Leonardo's humanistic approach to religiosity, combining the sacred with a naturalistic depiction of the figures.
The key to interpreting the work
Consider the work in the context of Renaissance art, paying attention to the tempera technique, composition, and symbolism of motherhood. Observe the subtle light and emotional connection between the figures.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
