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Madonna and Child with Saint Anne in a Landscape

Leonardo da Vinci

1508

oil

panel

From the collection of Hammer Museum

High Renaissance Renaissance Landscape Religious Christ Child Lamb Mary Saint Anne

Dominant colour

Madonna and Child with Saint Anne in a Landscape is a 1508 oil by Leonardo da Vinci, a High Renaissance work, depicting Christ Child, held at Hammer Museum.

Who painted this?: Leonardo da Vinci
When & what style?: 1508 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Hammer Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman, a child, and a lamb in a natural setting. The woman, dressed in a blue robe with a red shawl, sits on a rocky outcropping, gently holding the child and the lamb. The child, nude and with curly hair, reaches out to touch the lamb. In the background, a mountainous landscape stretches out, with trees and a body of water visible. The woman's expression is calm and gentle, while the child appears curious and playful. The lamb, symbolizing innocence and purity, adds a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Leonardo da Vinci, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and his ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion.