The infant Jesus with a Lamb
- Artist
- Bernardino Luini
- Date
- c.1525 ; Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Biblioteca Ambrosiana
"The Infant Jesus with a Lamb" is a compelling early religious painting from the High renaissance period, showcasing tender imagery of the Christ child alongside a lamb symbolizing purity and sacrifice. Likely executed in tempera or oil paints, its delicate details reflect the masterful techniques characteristic of the era. The work emphasizes spiritual innocence and divine compassion, characteristic of the period's focus on religious themes. Though its artist remains uncertain, the painting exemplifies the Renaissance's pursuit of capturing both theological significance and naturalistic beauty within a concise, impactful composition.
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