Madonna and St. Anna

Date: 16th century
Medium: oil on board
Location: Louvre, Paris, France

"Madonna and Child with Saint Anne" is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, completed around 1510. This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, who is playing with the infant Saint John (John the Baptist), while Saint Anne, the mother of Mary , observes the scene.

Leonardo's composition is complex and full of harmony. The figures are arranged in a complex triangle, which was characteristic of Leonardo's paintings. St. Anna holds Mary, while Mary holds baby Jesus, who bows to baby St. To John. The faces of the characters are soft and express calmness and devotion.

Leonardo's ability to capture details and the sensitivity of expressions are evident, especially in the faces of the Madonna and St. Anne. Leonard masterfully uses light and shadow to create realism. His interest in anatomy and the study of light gives the characters depth and a third dimension. In the background is a landscape element that is known for Leonardo's paintings. The edges are painted with fine detail, which adds to the overall effect of the image.

Vinci painted picture Madonna and St. Anna in 16th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in Louvre, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). He was an important Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician and inventor. He is even considered the greatest humanist of all time. His works are special and innovative thanks to the search of compositional balance, the movement of characters and perspectives achieved by the play of light and colour. He used a distinctive colour blending technique known as sfumato. His attempt to capture the character, mood and expression of people was also significant. Among his most famous works are The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Self Portrait and of course Mona Lisa, which is one of the most famous works of art in the history of painting.