Madonna with Child and Saint John the Baptist on clouds
1532
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1532
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting shows the Madonna and Child surrounded by clouds. The Madonna is wearing a blue robe and a red dress, and she's holding the baby Jesus. A young boy, Saint John the Baptist, is standing next to them. He's wearing a crown of thorns and holding a cross. The scene is set against a backdrop of gray clouds, which adds a sense of depth and atmosphere to the painting. The use of color is striking, with the blue and red robes standing out against the more muted tones of the clouds. The painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used in this painting, look up sfumato.
