Madonna della Sedia

The Madonna della Sedia by Raphael, created around 1513–1514, is a distinguished example of High renaissance art. This oil on panel religious painting depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child, seated on a chair, capturing a sense of intimacy and grace. Raphael’s masterful use of composition, color, and realism exemplifies the period's artistic ideals. Housed in the Palazzo Pitti Collection in Florence, it has remained in the Medici family since the 16th century, though the original commission remains unknown.