Madonna of the Harpies
- Artist
- Andrea del Sarto
- Date
- 1517 ; Florence , Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Uffizi Gallery
"Madonna of the Harpies" is a renowned panel religious painting by Andrea del Sarto, created in the High renaissance period. Completed in 1517 and signed by the artist, it depicts the Madonna with the Christ Child surrounded by harpies, blending religious themes with intricate symbolism. Executed in oil on wood, the composition showcases del Sarto’s mastery of color and composition. Praised by Giorgio Vasari, it is widely regarded as the artist’s most significant work, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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