Leonardo da Vinci - Madonna of the Carnation

"Madonna of the Carnation," also known as "Madonna with the Child," is a captivating painting created by Leonardo da Vinci around 1478-1480, during his early years in Milan. This exquisite piece portrays the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child, who is playfully reaching for a carnation, symbolizing divine love and the Passion of Christ. The painting is notable for Leonardo's masterful use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of volume and three-dimensionality. The serene expressions and delicate interplay of light and shadow reflect Leonardo's burgeoning skill and sensitivity as an artist, making "Madonna of the Carnation" a significant work in his illustrious career and a treasured piece of Renaissance art.

It combines perfectly with other art from Imagio collections.

Frames are not included, the pictures show an example.

Ref. Code: 0124014

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